Thematic Bible
Psalm 51:1 (show verse)
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving-kindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions.
Afflictions, Prayer During » For pardon and deliverance from sin
Confession of sin » Should be accompanied with » Prayer for forgiveness
Conscience » Guilty
Earnest suppliants » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Look for mercy through
Mercy » Sought
God's Mercy » Should be » Pleaded in prayer
Pardon » Sought
Pardon » Pray for » For yourselves
Pardon » Exhibits the » Mercy of God
Pardon » Exhibits the » Loving Kindness Of God
Prayer » Plead in the » Mercy of God
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Sin » Mankind being sinful in nature
Sinners » Pardon of » Sought
Confession of sin » Should be accompanied with » Prayer for forgiveness
Conscience » Guilty
Earnest suppliants » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Look for mercy through
Mercy » Sought
God's Mercy » Should be » Pleaded in prayer
Pardon » Sought
Pardon » Pray for » For yourselves
Pardon » Exhibits the » Mercy of God
Pardon » Exhibits the » Loving Kindness Of God
Prayer » Plead in the » Mercy of God
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Sin » Mankind being sinful in nature
Sinners » Pardon of » Sought
Psalm 51:2 (show verse)
Wash me completely from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
Cleansing » Desire for » The desire for
Conscience » Guilty
Earnest suppliants » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » The desire for
Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Sin » Mankind being sinful in nature
Sin » Defiles
Sin » We should pray to God » To cleanse us from
Conscience » Guilty
Earnest suppliants » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » The desire for
Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Sin » Mankind being sinful in nature
Sin » Defiles
Sin » We should pray to God » To cleanse us from
Psalm 51:3 (show verse)
For I confess my transgressions; and my sin is ever before me.
Afflictions made beneficial » In leading us to confession of sin
Confession of sin » Examples of personal » David
Confession of sin » Should be full and unreserved
Conscience » Guilty
Conviction of sin » Conviction of sin results of » Misery
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Sin » Examples of personal » David
Sin » Mankind being sinful in nature
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Misery
Confession of sin » Examples of personal » David
Confession of sin » Should be full and unreserved
Conscience » Guilty
Conviction of sin » Conviction of sin results of » Misery
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Sin » Examples of personal » David
Sin » Mankind being sinful in nature
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Misery
Psalm 51:4 (show verse)
Against You, You only, have I sinned, and done evil in Your sight; that You might be justified when You speak, and be clear when You judge.
Psalm 51:5 (show verse)
Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.
Afflictions made beneficial » In leading us to confession of sin
Error » Definition of » Origin of
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Born in sin
Heredity » General references to
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Man » Born in sin
Parent's sins » Visited upon children » General references to
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Sin » Mankind being sinful in nature
Sin » Of youth, results of » Origin of
Sin » All men are conceived and born in
Sin » All men are shapen in
Sins » Increment » Origin
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Origin of
Error » Definition of » Origin of
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Born in sin
Heredity » General references to
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Man » Born in sin
Parent's sins » Visited upon children » General references to
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Sin » Mankind being sinful in nature
Sin » Of youth, results of » Origin of
Sin » All men are conceived and born in
Sin » All men are shapen in
Sins » Increment » Origin
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Origin of
Psalm 51:6 (show verse)
Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts; and in the hidden part You shall make me to know wisdom.
Psalm 51:7 (show verse)
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Cleanliness » Figurative
Cleansing » Desire for » The desire for
Conscience » Guilty
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Hyssop » Figurative » Of spiritual cleansing
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Purification » Figurative
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » The desire for
Sin » Defiles
Snow » A symbol of whiteness
Snow » Figurative » Of purity
Washing » Figurative » Of regeneration
Cleansing » Desire for » The desire for
Conscience » Guilty
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Hyssop » Figurative » Of spiritual cleansing
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Purification » Figurative
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » The desire for
Sin » Defiles
Snow » A symbol of whiteness
Snow » Figurative » Of purity
Washing » Figurative » Of regeneration
Psalm 51:8 (show verse)
Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which You have broken may rejoice.
Psalm 51:9 (show verse)
Hide Your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.
Psalm 51:10 (show verse)
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Cleanliness » Figurative
Conscience » Guilty
Creation » Illustrative of » Daily renewal of saints
Heart » Renewed
Heart » Renewed » Clean
The Heart » God » Creates a new
The Heart » Pray that it may be » Cleansed
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
New » Man » Strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
Newness » The lord putting a new spirit within you
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Righteousness » Saints » Pray for the spirit of
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
Conscience » Guilty
Creation » Illustrative of » Daily renewal of saints
Heart » Renewed
Heart » Renewed » Clean
The Heart » God » Creates a new
The Heart » Pray that it may be » Cleansed
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
New » Man » Strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
Newness » The lord putting a new spirit within you
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Righteousness » Saints » Pray for the spirit of
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
Psalm 51:11 (show verse)
Cast me not away from Your presence, and take not Your Holy Spirit from me.
Afflictions, Prayer During » That the holy spirit may not be withdrawn
Conscience » Guilty
Holy spirit » Withdrawn from incorrigible sinners
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Withdrawal of
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Grieved
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Names » Of the holy spirit » Holy spirit
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Holy spirit
Conscience » Guilty
Holy spirit » Withdrawn from incorrigible sinners
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Withdrawal of
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Grieved
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Names » Of the holy spirit » Holy spirit
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Holy spirit
Psalm 51:12 (show verse)
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Sought
Conscience » Guilty
Conversion » General references to » Joyful believers used as instruments in
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Joy » Soul-winners' » Essential to success in Christian work
Names » Of the holy spirit » Free spirit
Penitent » Spiritual restoration of
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Upheld by
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Upheld by
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Restoration » Spiritual, of the penitent
Revivals » Isa 35 » Sought
Salvation » Saints » Pray for a joyful sense of
Spiritual » Future rest of the saints restoration » Spiritual, of the penitent
Conscience » Guilty
Conversion » General references to » Joyful believers used as instruments in
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Joy » Soul-winners' » Essential to success in Christian work
Names » Of the holy spirit » Free spirit
Penitent » Spiritual restoration of
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Upheld by
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Upheld by
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Restoration » Spiritual, of the penitent
Revivals » Isa 35 » Sought
Salvation » Saints » Pray for a joyful sense of
Spiritual » Future rest of the saints restoration » Spiritual, of the penitent
Psalm 51:13 (show verse)
Then I will teach transgressors Your ways; and sinners shall be converted to You.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Sought
Conscience » Guilty
Conversion » General references to » Joyful believers used as instruments in
Conversion » Duty of leading sinners to
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Joy » Soul-winners' » Essential to success in Christian work
Missionaries » In teaching and exhorting
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Revivals » Isa 35 » Sought
Titles and names of the wicked » Transgressors
Conscience » Guilty
Conversion » General references to » Joyful believers used as instruments in
Conversion » Duty of leading sinners to
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Joy » Soul-winners' » Essential to success in Christian work
Missionaries » In teaching and exhorting
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Revivals » Isa 35 » Sought
Titles and names of the wicked » Transgressors
Psalm 51:14 (show verse)
Deliver me from the guilt of shedding blood, O God, O God of my salvation, and my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness.
Psalm 51:15 (show verse)
O Jehovah, open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Your praise.
Psalm 51:16 (show verse)
For You do not desire sacrifice; or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering.
Formalism » The insufficiency of
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Offerings » Useless when not accompanied by genuine piety
Offerings » Withheld see offerings; withheld » Insufficient to secure salvation
Offerings » Many offences under the law, beyond the efficacy of
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Religion » Formalism » The insufficiency of
Sacrifices » Insufficient to secure salvation
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Offerings » Useless when not accompanied by genuine piety
Offerings » Withheld see offerings; withheld » Insufficient to secure salvation
Offerings » Many offences under the law, beyond the efficacy of
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Religion » Formalism » The insufficiency of
Sacrifices » Insufficient to secure salvation
Psalm 51:17 (show verse)
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.
Character of saints » Poor in spirit
Consecration » Personal
Consolation under Affliction » To those who mourn for sin
Contrition » Promises to those who come in contrition
Formalism » The insufficiency of
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the contrite
Heart » Renewed » Repentant
character of the renewed Heart » Broken, contrite
The Heart » When broken and contrite, not despised by God
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Offerings » Useless when not accompanied by genuine piety
Offerings » Withheld see offerings; withheld » Insufficient to secure salvation
Offerings » Figurative
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Religion » Formalism » The insufficiency of
Returning to God » Promises to those who come in contrition
Sacrifices » Insufficient to secure salvation
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » A broken spirit
Consecration » Personal
Consolation under Affliction » To those who mourn for sin
Contrition » Promises to those who come in contrition
Formalism » The insufficiency of
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the contrite
Heart » Renewed » Repentant
character of the renewed Heart » Broken, contrite
The Heart » When broken and contrite, not despised by God
Homicide » David's repentance for, and confession of, the murder of uriah
Offerings » Useless when not accompanied by genuine piety
Offerings » Withheld see offerings; withheld » Insufficient to secure salvation
Offerings » Figurative
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Religion » Formalism » The insufficiency of
Returning to God » Promises to those who come in contrition
Sacrifices » Insufficient to secure salvation
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » A broken spirit
Psalm 51:18 (show verse)
Do good in Your good pleasure to Zion; build the walls of Jerusalem.
Psalm 51:19 (show verse)
Then shall You be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering; then they shall offer bulls on Your altar.