Tag Archives: Psalm 51
after forgiveness
after forgiveness Psalm 51:18-19 (JDV) Psalm 51:18 In your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build the walls of Jerusalem. Psalm 51:19 Then you will delight in righteous sacrifices, whole burnt offerings; then bulls will be offered on your altar. … Continue reading
what the forgiver expects
what the forgiver expects Psalm 51:14-17 (JDV) Psalm 51:14 Save me from the guilt of bloodshed, God – God of my salvation – and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. Psalm 51:15 Lord, open my lips, and my mouth … Continue reading
results of forgiveness
results of forgiveness Psalm 51:12-13 (JDV) Psalm 51:12 Restore the joy of your deliverance to me, and sustain me by giving me a generous breath. Psalm 51:13 Then I will teach the rebellious your ways, and those who fail will … Continue reading
creation and renewal
creation and renewal Psalm 51:10-11 (JDV) Psalm 51:10 God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast breath within me. Psalm 51:11 Do not banish me from your presence or take your Sacred Breath from me. creation and … Continue reading
cleansing and joy
cleansing and joy Psalm 51:7-9 (JDV) Psalm 51:7 Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Psalm 51:8 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed … Continue reading
war inside
war inside Psalm 51:5-6 (JDV) Psalm 51:5 Notice, I was guilty when I was born; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. Psalm 51:6 Notice, you desire integrity in the inner self, and you teach me wisdom deep within. … Continue reading
losing God
losing God Psalm 51:3-4 (JDV) Psalm 51:3 You see, I am aware of my rebellion, and my sin is always in front of me. 12 Superscription: For the choir director. A psalm of David, when the prophet Nathan came to … Continue reading
confession 101
Psalm 51:1-2 (JDV) Psalm 51:11 Show favor to me, God, according to your covenant faithfulness; according to your abundant compassion, erase my rebellion. Psalm 51:2 Completely wash away my guilt and cleanse me from my failure. Our first course in … Continue reading
priority #1
Psalm 51 This prayer by David has given exegetes some trouble. David is aware of his crimes against Uriah the Hittite, whom he has killed, and Bathsheba, with whom he commits adultery. He agonizes over his sins and fears the … Continue reading
against you only
Psalm 51. This prayer by David has given exegetes some trouble. David is aware of his crimes against Uriah the Hittite, whom he has killed, and Bathsheba, with whom he commits adultery. He agonizes over his sins and fears the … Continue reading
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