Psalms 65:3
When iniquities prevail against me,
What it says
Though iniquities prevail, God himself atones for transgressions.
What it is doing
This verse locates cleansing in God's gracious action.
In context
1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. 2O You who listen to prayer, 3When iniquities prevail against me, 4Blessed is the one You choose 5With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, 6You formed the mountains by Your power, 7You stilled the roaring of the seas, 8Those who live far away fear Your wonders; 9You attend to the earth and water it; 10You soak its furrows and level its ridges; 11You crown the year with Your bounty, 12The pastures of the wilderness overflow; 13The pastures are clothed with flocks,