Psalms 51:5

Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 51:5

BSB

Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me.

AKJV

Behold, I was shaped in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

CPDV

For behold, I was conceived in iniquities, and in sinfulness did my mother conceive me.

ERV

Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

NHEB

Look, I was brought forth in iniquity. In sin my mother conceived me.

SMT

Behold, I was born in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 51:5

BeholdIwasshapenH2342VerbininiquityH5771Noun MasculineandinsinH2399Noun MasculinedidmymotherH517Noun Feminine conceiveH3179Verbme

Commentary for Psalms 51:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 51:5

Summary

Human depravity rooted in origin itself

Event

Recognizing sin from conception

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC