Psalms 51
19 verses
Psalm 51 is a penitential lament expressing profound remorse for sin and appealing for cleansing, forgiveness, and restoration, exemplifying the theological concerns of Book 2. The psalmist employs vivid imagery and direct address to God, establishing the intimate dialogue between worshiper and the divine that characterizes the psalmic tradition. The theological assertions center on God's character as both judge and redeemer, creating a comprehensive vision of divine justice and mercy integrated with human experience. The psalm reflects on both personal circumstance and communal identity, suggesting that individual faith finds validation through shared experience with the covenant community. The liturgical context indicates this psalm's function in worship where personal piety integrates with communal celebration of God's acts and attributes. The concluding movement typically affirms confidence in God's faithfulness, exemplifying the psalmic pattern of transformation through prayer and remembrance of divine acts throughout history.
VERSES IN THIS CHAPTER
1
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
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2
Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
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3
For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
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Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
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Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
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Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
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Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
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Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
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9
Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.
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10
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
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11
Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
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12
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
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13
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
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14
Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
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15
O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
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16
For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
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17
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
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18
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
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19
Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
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