Psalm 51:13

Translations

Modern

Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will return to You.

Traditional

Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

Literal

I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will return to You.

Latin

Docebo iniquos vias tuas, et impii ad te convertentur.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will return to You.

Notes

Psalms 51:13

As he learns from his sin and its consequences, the psalmist wants to teach others.

Psalms 51:1–19

This heartfelt prayer for restoration seeks God's favor, mercy, forgiveness, and cleansing. With a broken spirit, the psalmist admits his sin and takes responsibility (Psalm 51:3–6). He then asks God to remove his guilt and renew him internally (Psalm 51:7–12). The psalmist commits again to living wisely and joyfully while serving God and others (Psalm 51:13–17).

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

Theme notes and profiles

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