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Psalm 51:1-2 KJV
Psalms · chapter 51 · verses 1–2
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.1Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.Psalm 51:1-2 · King James Version
Psalm 51:1-2 in context
1Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
2Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
4Against 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.
Commentary
Cross references
- Acts 3:19
- Isaiah 44:22
- Isaiah 43:25
- Psalms 51:9
- Colossians 2:14
- Psalms 69:16
- 2 Samuel 11:2-13
- Ephesians 1:6-8
- 1 John 1:7-9
- Hebrews 10:21-22
- Jeremiah 4:14
- Psalms 51:7
Key words (Strong's)
- lovingkindnesschêçêdkindnessH2617 →
- multituderôbabundanceH7230 →
- throughlyrâbâhto increaseH7235 →
- iniquityʻâvônperversityH5771 →
- merciesrachamcompassionH7356 →
- cleanseṭâhêrto be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulteratedH2891 →
- mercychânanproperly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferiorH2603 →
- Washkâbaçto trampleH3526 →
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The title has reference to a very sad story, that of David's fall. But, though he fell, he was not utterly cast down, for God graciously upheld him and raised him up. 1.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-6