The word translated sinsis derived from a root meaning to miss the mark or lose the way. It denotes primarily the failures, errors, lapses, of frailty; and so is naturally applied to the thoughtless offences of youth. The word for transgressionsmeans literally rebellions, and denotes the deliberate offences of riper years.

according to thy mercy According to thy lovingkindness, as in Psalms 25:6; Psalms 25:10.

for thy goodness" sake When Moses desired a revelation of God's glory, he was granted a revelation of His goodness (Exodus 33:19). Cp. Psalms 27:13; Romans 2:4; Romans 11:22.

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