Psalms 51:6
Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts.You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
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In Context
5Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity.In sin my mother conceived me.
7Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean.Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Cross References
Genesis 20:5Did not he tell me, 'She is my sister?' She, even she herself, said, 'He is my brother.' In the integrity of my heart and the innocence of my hands have I done this."
2 Samuel 12:13David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the Lord."Nathan said to David, "The Lord also has put away your sin. You will not die.
1 Chronicles 29:17I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. Now have I seen with joy your people, that are present here, offer willingly to you.
Job 32:8But there is a spirit in man,and the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.
Psalms 5:9For there is no faithfulness in their mouth.Their heart is destruction.Their throat is an open tomb;with their tongue they are deceitful.
Psalms 26:2Examine me, Lord, and prove me.Try my heart and my mind.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 51:2-7
Penitential Petitions. 1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against 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. 5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my… Read the whole commentary →