Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 51:6 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 51:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 51 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.”
Psalms 51:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 51:6
This verse reveals God's concern for internal reality over external performance. "Thou desirest truth" (אֱמֶת חָפַצְתָּ/'emet chafatzta)—God delights in, takes pleasure in truth. "In the inward parts" (בַּטֻּחוֹת/batuchot) refers to the hidden, covered places—the interior self beyond public view. "The hidden part" (בַּסָּתֻם/bassatum) emphasizes concealment. God wants authenticity where only He sees. "Thou shalt make me to know wisdom" (חָכְמָה תוֹדִיעֵנִי/chokmah todi'eni)—God teaches, causes to know wisdom internally. External rituals mean nothing without heart transformation. This follows D...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 51:6
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“Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for [Yahweh sees] not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”
“and speaks truth in his heart;”
“in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit”
“Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?”
“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
“Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter, but your inward part is full of extortion and wickedness.,And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.,,,,,,,,”
“and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands”
“and now is”
“my God”