Today we continue our reading in the Old Testament book of Psalms in the Amplified Bible translation with Psalm chapter 51 from the Word of God.
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[00:00:04] Psalm 51 To the Chief Musician A Psalm of David When Nathan the prophet came to him after he had sinned with Bathsheba Have mercy on me, O God, according to your lovingkindness, according to the greatness of your compassion, blot out my transgressions.
[00:00:31] Wash me thoroughly from my wickedness and guilt, and cleanse me from my sin. For I am conscious of my transgressions, and I acknowledge them. My sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done that which is evil in your sight,
[00:00:57] so that you are justified when you speak your sentence, and faultless in your judgment. I was brought forth in a state of wickedness. In sin my mother conceived me, and from my beginning I too was sinful. Behold, you desire truth in the innermost being, and in the hidden part of my heart you will make me know wisdom.
[00:01:26] Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean. Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Make me hear joy and gladness, and be satisfied. Let the bones which you have broken rejoice. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God,
[00:01:55] and renew a right and steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners shall be converted and returned to you.
[00:02:24] Rescue me from blood guiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation. Then my tongue will sing joyfully of your righteousness and your justice. O Lord, open my lips, that my mouth may declare your praise. For you do not delight in sacrifice, or else I would give it. You are not pleased with burnt offering.
[00:02:52] My only sacrifice, acceptable to God, is a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, broken with sorrow for sin, thoroughly penitent. Such, O God, you will not despise. By your favor, do good to Zion. May you rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
[00:03:19] Then will you delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, in burnt offering and whole burnt offering. Then young bulls will be offered on your altar. Thank you for tuning in to the Audio Bible today. This has been Psalm chapter 51, from the Word of God.