Bible Study Tools
JOIN
PLUS
PLUS
Login
Subscribe to BST PLUS for Free Bible Commentaries and Study Guides!
Bible
Bible Versions
NIV
Psalms
Psalms 51
Psalms 51:1-2
Psalms 51
Chapter
Book
Close
Loading
CURRENTLY READING
CURRENTLY READING
New International Version
NIV
Change Translation
Close
Loading
Recent Translations
Audio Available
CURRENT TRANSLATION
All Translations
Audio Available
CURRENT TRANSLATION
Psalms 51:1-2
Settings
Close
Red Letter
Cross References
Strongs Numbers
Footnotes
Verse Numbers
For the director of music. A psalm of David. When the prophet Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba.
1
[a]
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.
2
Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.
Read Chapter
Compare
Share
Tweet
Save
Psalms 51:1 in Other Translations
KJV
1
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
ESV
1
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
NLT
1
Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins.
MSG
1
Generous in love - God, give grace! Huge in mercy - wipe out my bad record.
CSB
1
Be gracious to me, God, according to Your faithful love; according to Your abundant compassion, blot out my rebellion.
Psalms 51:1-2 Meaning and Commentary
Taken from
John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
Psalms 51:1-2 In-Context
1
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.
2
Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.
3
For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.
4
Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge.
5
Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.
6
Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place.
Cross References
7
1.
S
2 Samuel 24:14
; S
Psalms 9:13
2.
S
Psalms 25:7
; S
Psalms 119:88
3.
S
Nehemiah 9:27
;
Psalms 86:15
;
Isaiah 63:7
4.
S
2 Samuel 12:13
; S
2 Chronicles 6:21
; S
Nehemiah 4:5
;
Acts 3:19
5.
S
Psalms 39:8
;
Isaiah 43:25
;
Colossians 2:14
6.
S
Ruth 3:3
;
Jeremiah 2:22
;
Jeremiah 13:27
;
Acts 22:16
;
1 John 1:9
7.
Proverbs 20:30
;
Isaiah 4:4
;
Ezekiel 36:25
;
Zechariah 13:1
;
Matthew 23:25-26
;
Hebrews 9:14
Footnotes
1
[a].
In Hebrew texts 51:1-19 is numbered 51:3-21.
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.
6 Promises of God to Get You through Your Day
Why Does Jesus Say “Peace Be with You”?
Who Was Polycarp?
Why Does Jesus Tell His Followers That They Must Hate Their Families?
A Month of Back to School Prayers for 2022
7 Great Bible Verses to Teach the Kids in Your Life
Featured Verse Topics
Healing Bible Verses
Worry and Anxiety Bible Verses
Bible Verses About Grief
Comforting Bible Verses
God's Promises - Verses in the Bible
Bible Verses For Faith in Hard Times
Encouraging Bible Verses
Friendship Bible Verses
Forgiveness Bible Verses
Strength Bible Verses
Love Bible Verses
Inspirational Bible Verses and Scripture Quotes