Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. New Living Translation For I was born a sinner— yes, from the moment my mother conceived me. English Standard Version Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. Berean Standard Bible Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. King James Bible Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. New King James Version Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me. New American Standard Bible Behold, I was brought forth in guilt, And in sin my mother conceived me. NASB 1995 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me. NASB 1977 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me. Legacy Standard Bible Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me. Amplified Bible I was brought forth in [a state of] wickedness; In sin my mother conceived me [and from my beginning I, too, was sinful]. Christian Standard Bible Indeed, I was guilty when I was born; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Indeed, I was guilty when I was born; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. American Standard Version Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity; And in sin did my mother conceive me. Contemporary English Version I have sinned and done wrong since the day I was born. English Revised Version Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Indeed, I was born guilty. I was a sinner when my mother conceived me. Good News Translation I have been evil from the day I was born; from the time I was conceived, I have been sinful. International Standard Version Indeed, in iniquity I was brought forth; in sin my mother conceived me. Majority Standard Bible Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. NET Bible Look, I was guilty of sin from birth, a sinner the moment my mother conceived me. New Heart English Bible Look, I was brought forth in iniquity. In sin my mother conceived me. Webster's Bible Translation Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. World English Bible Behold, I was born in iniquity. My mother conceived me in sin. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, I have been brought forth in iniquity, "" And my mother conceives me in sin. Young's Literal Translation Lo, in iniquity I have been brought forth, And in sin doth my mother conceive me. Smith's Literal Translation Behold, I was born in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor behold I was conceived in iniquities; and in sins did my mother conceive me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Behold, I was born in guilt, in sin my mother conceived me. New Revised Standard Version Indeed, I was born guilty, a sinner when my mother conceived me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor behold, I was formed in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because in evil I was formed in the womb and in sin my mother conceived me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin did my mother conceive me. Brenton Septuagint Translation For, behold, I was conceived in iniquities, and in sins did my mother conceive me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God…4Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge. 5Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. 6Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.… Cross References Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. Ephesians 2:3 All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath. Genesis 8:21 When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done. Job 14:4 Who can bring out clean from unclean? No one! Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? 1 Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. Genesis 6:5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. Romans 7:18 I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. Isaiah 48:8 You have never heard; you have never understood; for a long time your ears have not been open. For I knew how deceitful you are; you have been called a rebel from birth. John 3:6 Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit. Proverbs 22:15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him. Mark 7:21-23 For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.” Genesis 3:6-7 When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eyes, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate it. / And the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; so they sewed together fig leaves and made coverings for themselves. Romans 8:7 because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Treasury of Scripture Behold, I was shaped in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. sharpen Psalm 58:3 The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies. Genesis 5:3 And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth: Genesis 8:21 And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. conceive [heb. Jump to Previous Birth Conceive Conceived Evil Formed Forth Iniquity Mother Sin Sinful Surely TimeJump to Next Birth Conceive Conceived Evil Formed Forth Iniquity Mother Sin Sinful Surely TimePsalm 51 1. David prays for remission of sins, whereof he makes a deep confession6. He prays for sanctification 16. God delights not in sacrifice, but in sincerity 18. He prays for the church Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; This phrase reflects the doctrine of original sin, suggesting that sinfulness is inherent from birth. The psalmist, King David, acknowledges his sinful nature, which aligns with the biblical teaching that all humans inherit a sinful nature due to the fall of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3). This concept is echoed in Romans 5:12, where Paul explains that sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, affecting all humanity. The use of "brought forth" indicates the moment of birth, emphasizing that sinfulness is not just a result of actions but a condition present from the beginning of life. I was sinful when my mother conceived me. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 51, King David, wrote this psalm as a confession of his sin after being confronted by the prophet Nathan regarding his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah. 2. Bathsheba The woman with whom David committed adultery, leading to a series of events that culminated in David's deep repentance expressed in this psalm. 3. Nathan the Prophet The prophet who confronted David about his sin, prompting David's heartfelt repentance and the writing of Psalm 51. 4. Jerusalem The city where David reigned as king and where these events took place. 5. Original Sin The theological concept that this verse touches upon, referring to the inherent sinfulness of humanity from birth, a doctrine often discussed in conservative Christian theology. Teaching Points Understanding Original SinRecognize that Psalm 51:5 highlights the doctrine of original sin, emphasizing that sin is an inherent part of human nature from conception. This understanding should lead us to a deeper reliance on God's grace and forgiveness. The Need for Repentance David's acknowledgment of his sinful nature underscores the importance of repentance. We must regularly examine our hearts and confess our sins to maintain a right relationship with God. God's Grace and Redemption Despite our sinful nature, God's grace is sufficient. Through Jesus Christ, we are offered redemption and the opportunity to be made new. Humility Before God Acknowledging our inherent sinfulness should lead us to humility, recognizing our need for God's mercy and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Teaching the Next Generation Understanding our sinful nature should motivate us to teach the next generation about the importance of repentance and reliance on God's grace.(5) Behold, I was shapen . . .--Better, Behold, I was born in iniquity. The later rabbis, combining this verse with the mystery hanging over the origin and name of David's mother, represent him as born in adultery. (See Stanley, Jewish Church, chap. ii., p. 46, Note.) The word rendered conceived is certainly one generally used of animal desire. (The marginal warm me is erroneous.) But the verse is only a statement of the truth of experience so constantly affirmed in Scripture of hereditary corruption and the innate proneness to sin in every child of man. The argument for a personal origin to the psalm from this verse seems strong; but in Psalm 129:1, and frequently, the community is personified as an individual growing from youth to age, and so may here speak of its far-back idolatrous ancestry as the mother who conceived it in sin. Verses 5-12. - The prayer now makes a stride in advance. It has been hitherto for the first step in justification - the wiping out of past transgressions. It is now for restoration, for a renewal of spiritual life, for a return to God's favour, and to the spiritual joy involved in it. First, however, an additional confession is made (vers. 5, 6). Not only have I committed acts of sin (vers. 1-4), but sin is thoroughly ingrained into my nature. I was conceived in it; I was brought forth in it; only the strongest remedies can cleanse me from it (ver. 7). But cleansing alone is not enough. I need renewal (ver. 10); I need thy Holy Spirit (ver. 11); I crave, above all, the sense of a restoration to thy favour - a return to the old feelings of "joy and gladness" (ver. 8), even "the joy of thy salvation" (ver. 12). Verse 5. - Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; rather, in iniquity was I brought forth. And in sin did my mother conceive me. It is doubtless true, as Professor Cheyne says, that "the Old Testament contains no theory of the origin of sin" - no formulated doctrine on the subject. But the fact of congenital depravity is stated, not only here, but also in Job 14:4; Psalm 58:3; it is also implied in Isaiah 43:27 and Hosea 6:7.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Surelyהֵן־ (hên-) Interjection Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! I was brought forth חוֹלָ֑לְתִּי (ḥō·w·lā·lə·tî) Verb - Pual - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2342: To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert in iniquity; בְּעָו֥וֹן (bə·‘ā·wō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity I was sinful וּ֝בְחֵ֗טְא (ū·ḇə·ḥêṭ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2399: A crime, its penalty when my mother אִמִּֽי׃ (’im·mî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) conceived me. יֶֽחֱמַ֥תְנִי (ye·ḥĕ·maṯ·nî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3179: To be hot, to conceive Links Psalm 51:5 NIVPsalm 51:5 NLT Psalm 51:5 ESV Psalm 51:5 NASB Psalm 51:5 KJV Psalm 51:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 51:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 51:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 51:5 French Bible Psalm 51:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 51:5 Behold I was brought forth in iniquity (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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