King James Version
What Does Psalms 51:10 Mean?
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. right: or, constant”
Context
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. right: or, constant
11
Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
12
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(10) **Right spirit.**—So LXX. and Vulg.; but the *constant *of the margin is nearer the Hebrew, and better.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Psalms 51:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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