Psalms 51:15
Lord, open my lips so I can speak your praise!
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
In Context
16For sacrifices don't make you happy, or I would bring one; burnt offerings aren't what pleases you.
Cross References
Genesis 44:16“My lord, what can we say?” Judah replied. “How can we explain this to you? In what way can we prove our innocence? God has exposed the guilt of your servants. My lord, we are your slaves—all of us, including the one who was found with the cup.”
1 Samuel 2:9He will take care of those who trust him, but the wicked vanish into the darkness, for people don't succeed through their own strength.
Psalms 63:3Your trustworthy love is better than life itself; I will praise you.
Ezekiel 3:27However, when I talk with you, I will open your mouth so you can tell them that this is what the Lord God says. Those who want to listen will listen, and those who want to refuse will refuse, for they are a rebellious people.”
Ezekiel 29:21At that time I will give power back to the people of Israel and I will help you speak to them. Then they will know that I am the Lord.”
Matthew 22:12He asked him, ‘My friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?’ The man had nothing to say.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 51:15-19
Penitential Petitions. 14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. 15 O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall show forth thy praise. 16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. 18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then shalt thou… Read the whole commentary →