Psalms 38:18
What does Psalms 38:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 38:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I will make clear my wrongdoing, with sorrow in my heart for my sin.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For mine iniquity I declare, I am sorry for my sin.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For I will declare mine iniquity, I am grieved for my sin.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 31:33
If like Adam I have covered my transgressions, By hiding mine iniquity in my bosom,
- Job 33:27
He singeth before men, and saith, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, And it profited me not:
- Psalms 32:5
I acknowledged my sin unto thee, And mine iniquity did I not hide: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto Jehovah; And thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. [Selah
- Psalms 51:3
For I know my transgressions; And my sin is ever before me.
- 2 Corinthians 7:7
and not by his coming only, but also by the comfort wherewith he was comforted in you, while he told us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced yet more.
- Proverbs 28:13
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
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