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A psalm of David, when the prophet Nathan came to him after he had gone to Bathsheba.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.title"><span class="xrfAlphabet">†</span></a></h3><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.1" /><A name="2"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-1.htm"><b></b></a></span>Be gracious to me, God,</p><p class="poem">according to your faithful love;</p><p class="poem">according to your abundant compassion,</p><p class="poem">blot out my rebellion.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.1.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.2" /> <A name="3"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>Completely wash away my guilt</p><p class="poem">and cleanse me from my sin.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.2.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.3" /> <A name="4"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>For I am conscious of my rebellion,</p><p class="poem">and my sin is always before me.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.3.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.4" /> <A name="5"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Against you — you alone — I have sinned</p><p class="poem">and done this evil in your sight.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.4.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">So you are right when you pass sentence;</p><p class="poem">you are blameless when you judge.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.4.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.5" /> <A name="6"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Indeed, I was guilty when I was born;</p><p class="poem">I was sinful when my mother conceived me.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.5.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.6" /> <A name="7"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Surely you desire integrity in the inner self,</p><p class="poem">and you teach me wisdom deep within.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.6.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.7" /> <A name="8"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean;</p><p class="poem">wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.7.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.8" /> <A name="9"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Let me hear joy and gladness;</p><p class="poem">let the bones you have crushed rejoice.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.8.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.9" /> <A name="10"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Turn your face away<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Psalms.51.9.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> from my sins</p><p class="poem">and blot out all my guilt.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.9.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.10" /> <A name="11"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>God, create a clean heart for me</p><p class="poem">and renew a steadfast<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Psalms.51.10.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> spirit within me.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.10.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.11" /> <A name="12"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Do not banish me from your presence</p><p class="poem">or take your Holy Spirit from me.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.11.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.12" /> <A name="13"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Restore the joy of your salvation to me,</p><p class="poem">and sustain me by giving me a willing spirit.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.12.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.13" /> <A name="14"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Then I will teach the rebellious your ways,</p><p class="poem">and sinners will return to you.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.13.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.14" /> <A name="15"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Save me from the guilt of bloodshed, God<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.14.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> —</p><p class="poem">God of my salvation —</p><p class="poem">and my tongue will sing of your righteousness.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.14.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.15" /> <A name="16"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Lord, open my lips,</p><p class="poem">and my mouth will declare your praise.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.15.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.16" /> <A name="17"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>You do not want a sacrifice, or I would give it;</p><p class="poem">you are not pleased with a burnt offering.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.16.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.17" /> <A name="18"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>The sacrifice pleasing to God is<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Psalms.51.17.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> a broken spirit.</p><p class="poem">You will not despise a broken and humbled heart, God.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.17.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.18" /> <A name="19"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>In your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper;</p><p class="poem">build the walls of Jerusalem.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.18.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.51.19" /> <A name=""></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/51-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Then you will delight in righteous sacrifices,</p><p class="poem">whole burnt offerings;</p><p class="poem">then bulls will be offered on your altar.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.51.19.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><br /><section id="footnotes-Psalms.51" class="fnSection"><aside id="fn.Psalms.51.9.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.9">51:9</a></span> Lit <span class="italic">Hide your face</span></aside><aside id="fn.Psalms.51.10.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.10">51:10</a></span> Or <span class="italic">right</span></aside><aside id="fn.Psalms.51.17.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.17">51:17</a></span> Lit <span class="italic">The sacrifices of God are</span></aside><br /><section id="cross-references-Psalms.51" class="xrfSection"><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.title"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#csb-Psalms.51">51:title</a></span> 2Sm 12:1</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.1.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.1">51:1</a></span> Is 43:25; Ac 3:19</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.2.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.2">51:2</a></span> Is 1:16; Jr 33:8; 1Jn 1:7,9</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.3.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.3">51:3</a></span> Ps 32:5; Pr 28:13; Is 59:12</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.4.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.4">51:4</a></span> Ps 41:4</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.4.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.4">51:4</a></span> Rm 3:4</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.5.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.5">51:5</a></span> Jb 15:14; Ps 58:3; Rm 5:12–13</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.6.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.6">51:6</a></span> Jb 38:36; Pr 2:6; Ec 2:26</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.7.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.7">51:7</a></span> Lv 14:4,49; Nm 19:18; Is 1:18</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.8.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.8">51:8</a></span> Ps 35:10; Is 38:13</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.9.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.9">51:9</a></span> Jr 16:17</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.10.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.10">51:10</a></span> Ps 24:4; Mt 5:8; Jms 4:8</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.11.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.11">51:11</a></span> 2Kg 13:23; Is 63:10–11; Jr 7:15</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.12.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.12">51:12</a></span> Ps 13:5</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.13.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.13">51:13</a></span> Ex 33:13; Ps 25:4; Jr 2:33</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.14.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.14">51:14</a></span> Ps 26:9</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.14.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.14">51:14</a></span> Ps 35:28; 71:15</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.15.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.15">51:15</a></span> Ex 4:15; Ps 9:14</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.16.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.16">51:16</a></span> 1Sm 15:22; Ps 40:6</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.17.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.17">51:17</a></span> Ps 34:18</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.18.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.18">51:18</a></span> Ps 69:35; 102:16; 147:2</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.51.19.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.51.19">51:19</a></span> Ps 4:5; 66:13,15; Mal 3:3</aside><br /><section id="study-notes-Psalms.51" class="snSection"><br /></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Christian Standard Bible. 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