Psalm 51:6

Translations

Modern

Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.

Traditional

Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

Literal

Behold, You take delight in truth in the inner parts; in the inmost place You teach me wisdom.

Latin

Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti; incerta et occulta sapientiæ tuæ manifestasti mihi.

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English

Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.

Notes

Psalms 51:3–6

The psalmist accepts the results of his sin against God. He understands that he has no goodness without God's renewal.

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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