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Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. <a href="/nlt/psalms/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin. <a href="/esv/psalms/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. <a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression. <a href="/kjv/psalms/19.htm">King James Bible</a> Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/19.htm">New King James Version</a> Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Also keep Your servant back from presumptuous sins; Let them not rule over me; Then I will be innocent, And I will be blameless of great wrongdoing. <a href="/nasb/psalms/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins; Let them not rule over me; Then I will be blameless, And I shall be acquitted of great transgression. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Also keep back Thy servant from presumptuous sins; Let them not rule over me; Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be acquitted of great transgression. <a href="/lsb/psalms/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Also keep back Your slave from presumptuous sins; Let them not rule over me; Then I will be blameless, And I shall be acquitted of great transgression. <a href="/amp/psalms/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous (deliberate, willful) sins; Let them not rule and have control over me. Then I will be blameless (complete), And I shall be acquitted of great transgression. <a href="/csb/psalms/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Moreover, keep your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed from blatant rebellion. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Moreover, keep Your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be innocent and cleansed from blatant rebellion. <a href="/asv/psalms/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me: Then shall I be upright, And I shall be clear from great transgression. <a href="/cev/psalms/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Don't let me do wrong on purpose, Lord, or let sin have control over my life. Then I will be innocent, and not guilty of some terrible fault. <a href="/erv/psalms/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be perfect, and I shall be clear from great transgression. <a href="/gwt/psalms/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Keep me from sinning. Do not let anyone gain control over me. Then I will be blameless, and I will be free from any great offense. <a href="/gnt/psalms/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Keep me safe, also, from willful sins; don't let them rule over me. Then I shall be perfect and free from the evil of sin. <a href="/isv/psalms/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> Preserve your servant from arrogant people; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be upright and acquitted of great wickedness. <a href="/msb/psalms/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression. <a href="/net/psalms/19.htm">NET Bible</a> Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion. <a href="/nheb/psalms/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be upright. I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression. <a href="/wbt/psalms/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. <a href="/web/psalms/19.htm">World English Bible</a> Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be upright. I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Also—keep back Your servant from presumptuous ones, "" Do not let them rule over me, "" Then I am perfect, "" And declared innocent of much transgression. <a href="/ylt/psalms/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Also -- from presumptuous ones keep back Thy servant, Let them not rule over me, Then am I perfect, And declared innocent of much transgression, <a href="/slt/psalms/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Also withhold thy servant from arrogant things; they shall not rule over me: then shall I be blameless, and I was acquitted from much transgression.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> and from those of others spare thy servant. If they shall have no dominion over me, then shall I be without spot: and I shall be cleansed from the greatest sin. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 18:14>and from those of others, spare your servant. If they will have no dominion over me, then I will be immaculate, and I will be cleansed from the greatest transgression. <a href="/nabre/psalms/19.htm">New American Bible</a> Also from arrogant ones restrain your servant; let them never control me. Then shall I be blameless, innocent of grave sin. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Keep back your servant also from the insolent; do not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Spare thy servant also from presumptuous sins, lest the evil ones have dominion over me; then shall I be cleansed from my sins. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Also spare your Servant from evil, lest the evil ones have dominion over me; then I shall be purged from my sins.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Keep back Thy servant also from presumptuous sins, That they may not have dominion over me; then shall I be faultless, And I shall be clear from great transgression. <a href="/sep/psalms/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And spare thy servant the attack of strangers: if they do not gain the dominion over me, then shall I be blameless, and I shall be clear from great sin. <a href="/parallel/psalms/19-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1954" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">The Heavens Declare the Glory of God</a> …12Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. 13<a href="/hebrew/2820.htm" title="2820: ḥă·śōḵ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To withhold, refrain. A primitive root; to restrain or Refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; also to observe.">Keep</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·de·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">Your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">also</a> <a href="/hebrew/2086.htm" title="2086: miz·zê·ḏîm (Prep-m:: Adj-mp) -- Insolent, presumptuous. From zuwd; arrogant.">from willful sins;</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">may they not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4910.htm" title="4910: yim·šə·lū- (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To rule, have dominion, reign. A primitive root; to rule.">rule</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">over me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/227.htm" title="227: ’āz (Adv) -- At that time. A demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore.">Then</a> <a href="/hebrew/8552.htm" title="8552: ’ê·ṯām (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive.">I will be blameless</a> <a href="/hebrew/5352.htm" title="5352: wə·niq·qê·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To be empty or clean. A primitive root; to be clean; by implication to be bare, i.e. Extirpated.">and cleansed</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rāḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">of great</a> <a href="/hebrew/6588.htm" title="6588: mip·pe·ša‘ (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Transgression. From pasha'; a revolt.">transgression.</a> 14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/7-15.htm">Romans 7:15-25</a> I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do. But what I hate, I do. / And if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good. / In that case, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. ... <a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a> But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. <a href="/1_john/1-8.htm">1 John 1:8-10</a> If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. / If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. / If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us. <a href="/romans/6-12.htm">Romans 6:12-14</a> Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires. / Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness. / For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace. <a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16-17</a> So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. / For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a> No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it. <a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a> And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1</a> Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">2 Corinthians 12:7-9</a> or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. / Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. / But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. <a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">1 Peter 2:11</a> Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul. <a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a> Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. <a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a> The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? <a href="/genesis/4-7.htm">Genesis 4:7</a> If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.” <a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Proverbs 28:13</a> He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. <a href="/isaiah/64-6.htm">Isaiah 64:6</a> Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.Keep<a href="/genesis/20-6.htm">Genesis 20:6</a> And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.<a href="/1_samuel/25-32.htm">1 Samuel 25:32-34,39</a> And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me: … presumptuous<a href="/exodus/21-14.htm">Exodus 21:14</a> But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.<a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">Numbers 15:30,31</a> But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people… <a href="/deuteronomy/17-12.htm">Deuteronomy 17:12,13</a> And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken unto the priest that standeth to minister there before the LORD thy God, or unto the judge, even that man shall die: and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel… let<a href="/psalms/119-133.htm">Psalm 119:133</a> Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.<a href="/romans/6-12.htm">Romans 6:12-14,16-22</a> Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof… upright<a href="/psalms/7-10.htm">Psalm 7:10</a> My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart.<a href="/psalms/11-7.htm">Psalm 11:7</a> For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.<a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.I shall<a href="/psalms/18-23.htm">Psalm 18:23</a> I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.<a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">1 Chronicles 10:13,14</a> So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire of it; … great [heb.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/23-7.htm">Acquitted</a> <a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/19-12.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/job/42-3.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/psalms/8-6.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/revelation/14-5.htm">Faultless</a> <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/19-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/19-12.htm">Innocent</a> <a href="/psalms/19-12.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-43.htm">Presumptuous</a> <a href="/psalms/18-27.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/psalms/19-11.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/18-23.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/psalms/5-10.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/job/35-15.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-17.htm">Willful</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Acquitted</a> <a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/22-30.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/22-30.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/psalms/22-28.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-9.htm">Faultless</a> <a href="/psalms/22-5.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/21-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/64-4.htm">Innocent</a> <a href="/psalms/22-12.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Presumptuous</a> <a href="/psalms/31-18.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/47-8.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/psalms/22-30.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/25-11.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/psalms/25-7.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/psalms/20-8.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Willful</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 19</div>1. <a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">The creatures show God's glory</a> 7. <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">The excellence of the divine law</a> 12. <a href="/psalms/19-12.htm">David prays for grace</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase highlights the psalmist's plea for divine protection against intentional sins. In the biblical context, willful sins are those committed with full knowledge and deliberate intent, contrasting with sins of ignorance. The psalmist acknowledges human weakness and the propensity to sin, seeking God's help to avoid such deliberate disobedience. This reflects the broader biblical theme of human dependence on God for moral guidance and strength, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/7-15.htm">Romans 7:15-25</a>, where Paul discusses the struggle against sin.may they not rule over me. Here, the psalmist expresses a desire for freedom from the dominion of sin. This echoes the biblical teaching that sin can enslave individuals, as seen in <a href="/john/8-34.htm">John 8:34</a>, where Jesus states that everyone who sins is a slave to sin. The request for sin not to rule over him implies a recognition of the power sin can have over one's life, and the need for divine intervention to maintain spiritual freedom. This aligns with the New Testament message of liberation from sin through Christ, as found in <a href="/romans/6-14.htm">Romans 6:14</a>, which assures believers that sin shall not be their master.Then I will be blameless The psalmist aspires to be blameless, a state of moral integrity and purity before God. In the Old Testament, being blameless often refers to living in accordance with God's laws and commands, as seen in <a href="/genesis/6-9.htm">Genesis 6:9</a>, where Noah is described as a righteous and blameless man. This desire for blamelessness reflects the biblical call to holiness and the pursuit of a life pleasing to God. It also points to the ultimate fulfillment of blamelessness in Christ, who is the perfect example of a sinless life.and cleansed of great transgression. The phrase concludes with a plea for cleansing from significant sins. In the biblical narrative, cleansing is often associated with purification rituals and sacrifices, which foreshadow the ultimate cleansing through Jesus' sacrifice. The concept of being cleansed from sin is central to the Christian message, as seen in 1 <a href="/john/1-7.htm">John 1:7</a>, which speaks of the blood of Jesus purifying believers from all sin. This cleansing is not only a removal of guilt but also a restoration of the relationship with God, emphasizing the transformative power of divine forgiveness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who is expressing a deep desire for purity and righteousness before God. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate authority and protector whom David is addressing, seeking divine help to avoid sin. 3. <a href="/topical/w/willful_sins.htm">Willful Sins</a> These are deliberate, intentional sins that David is asking God to keep him from committing. 4. <a href="/topical/g/great_transgression.htm">Great Transgression</a> This refers to significant or grave sins that can have severe consequences on one's spiritual life. 5. <a href="/topical/s/servant.htm">Servant</a> David refers to himself as God's servant, indicating his submission and dedication to God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_willful_sins.htm">Understanding Willful Sins</a> Recognize that willful sins are deliberate actions against God's commands. They require vigilance and a heart aligned with God's will to avoid. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_god's_protection.htm">The Role of God's Protection</a> Acknowledge that we need God's help to resist sin. Regular prayer and reliance on the Holy Spirit are essential in maintaining spiritual integrity. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_blamelessness.htm">The Importance of Blamelessness</a> Strive for a life that is blameless before God, understanding that this is a process of continual growth and repentance. <a href="/topical/c/cleansing_from_sin.htm">Cleansing from Sin</a> Embrace the cleansing power of confession and repentance. God is faithful to forgive and purify us from all unrighteousness. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_sin's_rule.htm">Guarding Against Sin's Rule</a> Be proactive in identifying areas of weakness and temptation in your life. Use Scripture and prayer as tools to prevent sin from gaining control.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 19</a> <a href="/q/key_themes_in_david's_psalms.htm">What are the key themes in the Psalms of David?</a> <a href="/q/why_was_david's_child_punished.htm">Why did God punish David and Bathsheba's child?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_presumptuous_sins.htm">What are presumptuous sins?</a> <a href="/q/why_death_for_gathering_wood_on_sabbath.htm">Numbers 15:32–36: Why is gathering wood on the Sabbath punished by death, and how does this align with a just moral system today? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) Presumptuous sin.--The Heb., from root meaning to "boil up" or "over," is properly masculine, and always elsewhere means proud or arrogant men. (So Symmachus and Aquila.) Hence here explain, "Keep thy servant from the companionship of arrogant men, so that they may not get dominion over me, and lead me away from thy Law."The great transgression.--Rather, a great transgression, though even without the article it is possible the particular sin of idolatry is intended.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins (comp. <a href="/exodus/21-14.htm">Exodus 21:14</a>; <a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">Numbers 15:30</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/17-12.htm">Deuteronomy 17:12</a>). Wilful, intentional, deliberate sins are intended - such as cut off from grace. They are called "presumptuous ones," being "personified as tyrants who strive to bring the servant of God into unbecoming subjection to them" (Hengstenberg). Let them not have dominion over me (comp. <a href="/psalms/119-133.htm">Psalm 119:133</a>; <a href="/romans/6-14.htm">Romans 6:14</a>). Then shall I be upright; or, "blameless" (ἄμωμος, LXX.). And I shall be innocent from the great transgression. There is no article in the original. Translate, and innocent of great transgression (see the Revised Version). <a href="/commentaries/psalms/19-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Keep חֲשֹׂ֬ךְ (ḥă·śōḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2820.htm">Strong's 2820: </a> To restrain, refrain, to refuse, spare, preserve, to observe Your servant עַבְדֶּ֗ךָ (‘aḇ·de·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant also גַּ֤ם (gam) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and from willful sins; מִזֵּדִ֨ים ׀ (miz·zê·ḏîm) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2086.htm">Strong's 2086: </a> Insolent, presumptuous may they not אַֽל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not rule over me. יִמְשְׁלוּ־ (yim·šə·lū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4910.htm">Strong's 4910: </a> To rule, have dominion, reign Then אָ֣ז (’āz) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_227.htm">Strong's 227: </a> At that time, place, therefore I will be blameless אֵיתָ֑ם (’ê·ṯām) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8552.htm">Strong's 8552: </a> To be complete or finished and cleansed וְ֝נִקֵּ֗יתִי (wə·niq·qê·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5352.htm">Strong's 5352: </a> To be, clean, to be bare, extirpated of great רָֽב׃ (rāḇ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great transgression. מִפֶּ֥שַֽׁע (mip·pe·ša‘) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6588.htm">Strong's 6588: </a> Transgression <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/19-13.htm">Psalm 19:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/19-13.htm">Psalm 19:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/19-13.htm">Psalm 19:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/19-13.htm">Psalm 19:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/19-13.htm">Psalm 19:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/19-13.htm">Psalm 19:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/19-13.htm">Psalm 19:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/19-13.htm">Psalm 19:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/19-13.htm">Psalm 19:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/19-13.htm">Psalm 19:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/19-13.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 19:13 Keep back your servant also from presumptuous (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/19-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 19:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 19:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/19-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 19:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 19:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>