It is the most eminent of the penitential psalms, and most expressive of the cares and desires of a repenting sinner.

A psalm of David. When the prophet Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. Psalm 52 · The Message (MSG) · A Contrite Sinner’s Prayer for

David Guzik commentary on Psalm 51 explains the song by David who describes the restoration of a broken heart and a contrite king.

Psalms 51 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.

It is the most eminent of the penitential psalms, and most expressive of the cares and desires of a repenting sinner.

Psalm 51. 1: Psalm 51 For the director of music. A psalm of David. When the prophet Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba.

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Psalm 51 is heartfelt cry to God from one who has committed an unspeakable sin in the eyes of God. The particulars of the sin are not enumerated — God knows the ...

Psalm 51:1–7 is David's plea for mercy and cleansing. He admits he has sinned against God. His approach to confession is to take God's attitude toward sin. He ...

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