Psalms 38:18

"For I will declare my iniquity. I will be sorry for my sin."

Key Reflection

In the context of ancient Israel, Psalms 38:18 speaks directly to a person reflecting on their own sinful state and seeking God’s mercy. The psalmist acknowledges their iniquity and expresses genuine remorse for their sin, indicating a deep personal crisis that has brought them to this moment of self-examination and prayer. This verse reflects the common practice among Israelites to confess sins directly to God, seeking forgiveness and understanding from Him.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

For I will declare mine iniquity -That is, he was not disposed to hide his sin. He would make no concealment of the fact that he regarded himself as a sinner. He admitted this to be true, and he admitted that his sin was the cause of all his troubles. It was the fact that he was a sinner that so painfully affected his mind; and he was not disposed to attempt to conceal it from anyone. I will be sorry for my sin -I will not deny it; I will not apologize for it.

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