Psalms 51:12
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
King James Version
In Context
11Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
13Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
Cross References
Psalms 13:5But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
Psalms 19:13Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
Psalms 24:4He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
Psalms 85:6Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
Psalms 119:133Order my steps in 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 will have mercy 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 →