Psalms 51:12
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation, and let a willing spirit sustain me.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
In Context
11Cast me not away from thy presence, and take not the spirit of thy holiness from me.
13I will teach transgressors thy ways, and sinners shall return unto thee.
Cross References
Psalms 13:5As for me, I have confided in thy loving-kindness; my heart shall be joyful in thy salvation.
Psalms 19:13Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous [sins]; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be perfect, and I shall be innocent from great transgression.
Psalms 24:4He that hath blameless hands and a pure heart; who lifteth not up his soul unto vanity, nor sweareth deceitfully:
Psalms 85:6Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may rejoice in thee?
Psalms 119:133Establish my steps in thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Isaiah 49:13Shout, ye heavens; and be joyful, thou earth; and break forth into singing, ye mountains: for Jehovah hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted ones.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 51:8-14
Penitential Petitions. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. 9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. 12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. 13 Then will I teach… Read the whole commentary →