Behold, thou [a]lovest truth in the inward affections: therefore hast thou taught me wisdom in the secret of mine heart.

Purge me with (A)hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Make me to hear [b]joy and gladness, that the [c]bones, which thou hast broken, may rejoice.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 51:6 He confesseth that God who loveth pureness of heart, may justly destroy man, who of nature is a sinner much more him, whom he had instructed in his heavenly wisdom.
  2. Psalm 51:8 He meaneth God’s comfortable mercies toward repentant sinners.
  3. Psalm 51:8 By the bones he understandeth all strength of soul and body, which by cares and mourning are consumed.

Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb;
    you taught me wisdom(A) in that secret place.(B)

Cleanse(C) me with hyssop,(D) and I will be clean;
    wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.(E)
Let me hear joy and gladness;(F)
    let the bones(G) you have crushed rejoice.

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Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

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Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts,
And in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom.

(A)Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
Wash me, and I shall be (B)whiter than snow.
Make me hear joy and gladness,
That the bones You have broken (C)may rejoice.

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