Psalms 51:12
(51-14) Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and let a willing spirit uphold me.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
In Context
11(51-13) Cast me not away from Thy presence; and take not Thy holy spirit from me.
13(51-15) Then will I teach transgressors Thy ways; and sinners shall return unto Thee.
Cross References
Psalms 13:5(13-6) But as for me, in Thy mercy do I trust; my heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation.
Psalms 19:13(19-14) Keep back Thy servant also from presumptuous sins, that they may not have dominion over me; then shall I be faultless, and I shall be clear from great transgression.
Psalms 24:4He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not taken My name in vain, and hath not sworn deceitfully.
Psalms 85:6(85-7) Wilt Thou not quicken us again, that Thy people may rejoice in Thee?
Psalms 119:133Order my footsteps by Thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Isaiah 49:13Sing, O heavens, and be joyful, O earth, and break forth into singing, O mountains; for the LORD hath comforted His people, and hath compassion upon His afflicted.
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 →