Because gone up above mine head my great transgressions be; And, as a weighty burden, they too heavy are for me.
Psalm 65:3 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) Iniquities, I must confess, prevail against me do: But as for our transgressions, them purge away shalt thou. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Iniquities prevail against me: As for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Iniquities and much varied guilt prevail against me; [yet] as for our transgressions, You forgive and purge them away [make atonement for them and cover them out of Your sight]! American Standard Version (1901) Iniquities prevail against me: As for our transgressions, thou wilt forgive them. Common English Bible When wrongdoings become too much for me, you forgive our sins. Catholic Public Domain Version Exclaim to God, "How terrible are your works, O Lord!" According to the fullness of your virtue, your enemies will speak lies about you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Say unto God, How terrible are thy works, O Lord! in the multitude of thy strength thy enemies shall lie to thee. |
Because gone up above mine head my great transgressions be; And, as a weighty burden, they too heavy are for me.
For ills past reck'ning compass me, and mine iniquities Such hold upon me taken have, I cannot lift mine eyes: They more than hairs are on mine head, thence is my heart dismay'd.
Do thou with hyssop sprinkle me, I shall be cleansed so; Yea, wash thou me, and then I shall be whiter than the snow.
For thy name's glory help us, Lord, who hast our Saviour been: Deliver us; for thy name's sake, O purge away our sin.