Psalms 51:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 51:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 51:4 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speak..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 51:4 — KJV
“Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.”
— Psalms 51:4 (KJV)
Psalms 51:4 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 51:4
“And the LORD'S anger was kindled against Israel, and he made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the generation, that had done evil in the sight of the LORD, was consumed.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:4: against, done, evil
“And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:4: against, done, evil
“When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:4: against, sinned, done
“And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:4: against, sinned, evil
“And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done:”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:4: against, sinned, done
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