Psalms 51:5

5 Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.

Psalms 51:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
ESV
5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.
NLT
5 For I was born a sinner— yes, from the moment my mother conceived me.
MSG
5 I've been out of step with you for a long time, in the wrong since before I was born.
CSB
5 Indeed, I was guilty [when I] was born; I was sinful when my mother conceived me.

Psalms 51:5 In-Context

3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.
4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge.
5 Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.
6 Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place.
7 Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Leviticus 5:2; Job 14:4
  • 2. S Job 5:7
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