1 Chronicles 21:8

Verse

Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing: but now, put away, I beseech thee, the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.

Bible in Basic English

Then David said to God, Great has been my sin in doing this; but now, be pleased to take away the sin of your servant, for I have done very foolishly.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And David said to God: I have sinned exceedingly in doing this: I beseech thee take away the iniquity of thy servant, for I have done foolishly.

Free Bible Version

Then David said to God, “I have committed a terrible sin by doing this. Please take away the guilt of your servant, for I have been very stupid.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Dauid saide vnto God, I haue sinned greatly, because I haue done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, remooue the iniquitie of thy seruant: for I haue done very foolishly.

King James (Authorized) Version

And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.

Translation for Translators

Then David prayed, saying, “Yahweh, what I did was very foolish. I have sinned greatly by what I have done. So now I plead with you, please forgive me.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

David said to God, “I have greatly sinned by doing this. Now take away your servant's guilt, for I have acted very foolishly.”

Noah Webster Bible

And David said to God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.

World English Bible

David said to God, “I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing. But now put away, I beg you, the iniquity of your servant, for I have done very foolishly.”

Young's Literal Translation

and David saith unto God, 'I have sinned exceedingly, in that I have done this thing; and now, cause to pass away, I pray Thee, the iniquity of Thy servant, for I have acted very foolishly.'

Context

Judgment for David’s Sin

⁷This command was also evil in the sight of God; so He struck Israel.⁸Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.”

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Summary

In this verse, King David expresses deep remorse for his sin of pride in ordering a census of the people of Israel. He acknowledges that he has sinned greatly against God and recognizes that his actions were a grave mistake. David's humility and repentance serve as a powerful example for believers, showing the importance of acknowledging our sins and seeking forgiveness from God. This verse highlights the consequences of pride and the need for genuine repentance in order to restore a right relationship with God.

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