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Psalms 51:12

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me [with thy] free spirit.

Psalms 51:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 51:12

Theological / Devotional

Restore. David desires a return of that joy he had experienced before his great sin.

With thy free spirit. The words translated “with thy” are supplied. “Free spirit” is better translated, “willing spirit.” David prays to be kept in a frame of mind willing and ready to obey God and to serve Him.

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