Psalms 51 Flashcards
Perhaps David gave the most poignant pouring out as contained in the 51st Psalm after his sin with Bathsheba. It has been viewed as the epitome of the penitent heart since it was written so many centuries ago: “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. … Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness. … Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. … O God, thou wilt not despise” (Psalm 51:1–3, 7–12, 17).
Psalm 51
