1 Samuel 12:20

12:20 Then Samuel said to the people, “Don’t be afraid. You have indeed sinned. ¹  However, don’t turn aside from the Lord. Serve the Lord with all your heart.

Mazmur 25:11

25:11 For the sake of your reputation, ²  O Lord,

forgive my sin, because it is great. ³ 

[12:20]  ¹ tn Heb “you have done all this evil.”

[25:11]  ² tn Heb “name.” By forgiving the sinful psalmist, the Lord’s reputation as a merciful God will be enhanced.

[25:11]  ³ sn Forgive my sin, because it is great. The psalmist readily admits his desperate need for forgiveness.