King James Version
psalm 51:12 in the King James Version says “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 51 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.”
psalm 51:12 · KJV
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. right: or, constant
Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. bloodguiltiness: Heb. bloods
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