Psalms 51:5
Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.In other versions
Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity; And in sin did my mother conceive me.
ASV
Truly, I was formed in evil, and in sin did my mother give me birth.
BBE
Behold, in iniquity was I brought forth, and in sin did my mother conceive me.
DBY
Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity. In sin my mother conceived me.
WEB
Lo, in iniquity I have been brought forth, And in sin doth my mother conceive me.
YLT
Behold, I was formed in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
ENG
For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
WBT
Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me.
BSB
In context
3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
4Against 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.
5Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
6Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
7Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.