Psalms 51:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 51:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 51:8 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 51:8 — KJV
“Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.”
— Psalms 51:8 (KJV)
Psalms 51:8 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 51:8
“That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall make toward this place. toward this place: or, in this place”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:8: make, hear, hast
“The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:8: make, hear, bones
“And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth. Make ready...: Heb. Hasten”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:8: make, hear, hast
“And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:8: make, hear, may
“And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;”
Shares key themes with Psalms 51:8: make, hear, may
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