Psalms 51:12-13

12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you.

Psalms 51:12-13 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 51:12-13 In-Context

10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
11 Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you.
14 Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness.
15 Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise.

Cross References 6

  • 1. S Job 33:26; Psalms 13:5
  • 2. Psalms 110:3
  • 3. S Psalms 18:35
  • 4. S Exodus 33:13; Acts 9:21-22
  • 5. S Psalms 1:1
  • 6. S Job 33:27; Psalms 22:27