American Standard Version

Psalms 51:1-7

1Havemercy upon me, O God, accordingtothy lovingkindness: Accordingtothemultitudeofthy tender mercies blot outmytransgressions.

2Washmethoroughlyfrommine iniquity,Andcleansemefrommysin.

3ForIknowmytransgressionsH6588;Andmysiniseverbeforeme.

4Against thee, theeonly,haveIsinnedוּֽמֵחַטָּאתִ֥יu.me.cha.ta.TiH2403,Anddone that whichisevilinthy sight; That thou mayest be justifiedwhenthou speakest,Andbe clearwhenthou judgest.

5Behold,Iwasbroughtforthininiquity;Andinsinוְחַטָּאתִ֖יve.cha.ta.TiH2403didmymother conceiveme.

6Behold, thou desirest truthintheinward parts;AndinthehiddenpartH905thou wiltmakeH6213metoknow wisdom.

7Purifymewithhyssop,andIshallbeclean: Washme,andIshallbewhiter than snow.

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Commentaries on Psalms 51

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
Tyndale Open Study Notes
Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
Rashi on Tanakh
Calvin’s Commentaries
Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
John Wesley’s Notes
The Treasury of David
Darby Translation Notes
Geneva Bible Translation Notes
Kingcomments
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
EGW Writings

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