Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Against thee—chiefly, and as sins against others are violations of God's law, in one sense only.
that . . . judgest—that is, all palliation of his crime is excluded; it is the design in making this confession to recognize God's justice, however severe the sentence.
On the occasion, compare II Samuel 11:12. The Psalm illustrates true repentance, in which are comprised conviction, confession, sorrow, prayer for mercy, and purposes of amendment, and it is accompanied by a lively faith. (Psa. 51:1-19)
A plea for mercy is a confession of guilt.
blot out—as from a register.
transgressions—literally, "rebellions" (Psalms 19:13; Psalms 32:1).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Psalms 51:4:
Job 33:26
Proverbs 28:13
Jeremiah 12:1
Lamentations 1:18
Daniel 4:37
Daniel 9:14
Romans 3:4
1 Thessalonians 4:8
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