Psalms 51:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 51:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 51:1 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.] Hav..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 51:1 — KJV
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.] Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.”
— Psalms 51:1 (KJV)
Psalms 51:1 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 51:1
“[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.] Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. chief...: or, overseer have...: or, be gracious unto me”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.] Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?] Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. chief...: or, overseer Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.] Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. upon...: or, upon the eighth Help: or, Save”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:1: chief, musician, psalm
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