Psalms 51:7-12

Psalms 51:7-12

[7] Purge  me with hyssop,  and I shall be clean:  wash  me, and I shall be whiter  than snow.  [8] Make me to hear  joy  and gladness;  that the bones  which thou hast broken  may rejoice.  [9] Hide  thy face  from my sins,  and blot out  all mine iniquities.  [10] Create  in me a clean  heart,  O God;  and renew  a right  spirit  within  me. [11] Cast me not away  from thy presence;  and take  not thy holy  spirit  [12] Restore  unto me the joy  of thy salvation;  and uphold  me with thy free  spirit. 

What does Psalms 51:7-12 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

David"s prayer for restoration included requests for God"s forgiveness ( Psalm 51:7; Psalm 51:9), a renewal of his joy ( Psalm 51:8), and a heart of wisdom and full restoration to divine favor ( Psalm 51:10-12).