Psalms 51:11
Psalms 51:11 in Multiple Translations
Cast me not away from Your presence; take not Your Holy Spirit from me.
Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Cast me not away from thy presence; And take not thy holy Spirit from me.
Do not put me away from before you, or take your holy spirit from me.
Don't expel me from your presence; don't take away your Holy Spirit from me.
Cast mee not away from thy presence, and take not thine holy Spirit from me.
Cast me not forth from Thy presence, And Thy Holy Spirit take not from me.
Don’t throw me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me.
Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name, for it is good in the sight of thy saints.
Do not send me away from you because of my sin, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.
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Psalms 51:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַסְתֵּ֣ר
פָּ֭נֶי/ךָ
מֵ/חֲטָאָ֑/י
וְֽ/כָל
עֲוֺ֖נֹתַ֣/י
מְחֵֽה
הַסְתֵּ֣ר
çâthar
H5641
to hide
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
פָּ֭נֶי/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
מֵ/חֲטָאָ֑/י
chêṭᵉʼ
H2399
sin
Prep | N-mp | Suff
וְֽ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
עֲוֺ֖נֹתַ֣/י
ʻâvôn
H5771
iniquity
N-cp | Suff
מְחֵֽה
mâchâh
H4229
to wipe
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 51:11
הַסְתֵּ֣ר
çâthar
H5641
"to hide"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
This word means to hide or conceal something, like covering it up. It can also mean to keep something secret or hidden from others, as in Psalm 27:5.
Definition: 1) to hide, conceal 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to hide oneself 1a2) to be hidden, be concealed 1b) (Piel) to hide carefully 1c) (Pual) to be hidden carefully, be concealed 1d) (Hiphil) to conceal, hide 1e) (Hithpael) to hide oneself carefully Aramaic equivalent: se.tar (סְתַר "to hide" H5642A)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: be absent, keep close, conceal, hide (self), (keep) secret, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 4:14; Psalms 55:13; Psalms 10:11.
פָּ֭נֶי/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
מֵ/חֲטָאָ֑/י
chêṭᵉʼ
H2399
"sin"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
Sin refers to a crime or its punishment, including guilt and offense. It is the result of missing the mark or going wrong, and can have serious consequences.
Definition: 1) sin 1a) sin 1b) guilt for sin 1c) punishment for sin Aramaic equivalent: cha.ti (חֲטָי "sin" H2408)
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: fault, [idiom] grievously, offence, (punishment of) sin. See also: Genesis 41:9; 2 Kings 10:29; Psalms 51:7.
וְֽ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עֲוֺ֖נֹתַ֣/י
ʻâvôn
H5771
"iniquity"
N-cp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means moral evil or sin, like the kind God sees in people's hearts. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms. This concept is key to understanding human nature.
Definition: : crime 1) perversity, depravity, iniquity, guilt or punishment of iniquity 1a) iniquity 1b) guilt of iniquity, guilt (as great), guilt (of condition) 1c) consequence of or punishment for iniquity
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. See also: Genesis 4:13; Psalms 107:17; Psalms 18:24.
מְחֵֽה
mâchâh
H4229
"to wipe"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This verb means to erase or wipe something away. In Psalm 51:1, David asks God to blot out his sins. It can also mean to reach out or touch something.
Definition: 1) to wipe, wipe out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to wipe 1a2) to blot out, obliterate 1a3) to blot out, exterminate 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be wiped out 1b2) to be blotted out 1b3) to be exterminated 1c) (Hiphil) to blot out (from memory)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: abolish, blot out, destroy, full of marrow, put out, reach unto, [idiom] utterly, wipe (away, out). See also: Genesis 6:7; Nehemiah 13:14; Psalms 9:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 51:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 51:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 51:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 51:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 51:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 51:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 51:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 51:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 51:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 51:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 51:11
- Sermons on Psalms 51:11
Context — Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God
9Hide Your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquities.
10Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
11Cast me not away from Your presence; take not Your Holy Spirit from me.
12Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit. 13Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will return to You.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ephesians 4:30 | And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 13:23 | But the LORD was gracious to Israel and had compassion on them, and He turned toward them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And to this day, the LORD has been unwilling to destroy them or cast them from His presence. |
| 3 | Isaiah 63:10–11 | But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them. Then His people remembered the days of old, the days of Moses. Where is He who brought them through the sea with the shepherds of His flock? Where is the One who set His Holy Spirit among them, |
| 4 | Romans 8:9 | You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. |
| 5 | Genesis 6:3 | So the LORD said, “My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days shall be 120 years.” |
| 6 | John 14:26 | But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. |
| 7 | Luke 11:13 | So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” |
| 8 | Psalms 71:18 | Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 10:10 | When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he prophesied along with them. |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 16:14 | After the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him. |
Psalms 51:11 Summary
[Psalms 51:11 is a heartfelt prayer where David asks God not to take away His Holy Spirit from him, because he knows he needs God's presence and guidance in his life. This verse reminds us that God's presence is a precious gift, and we should seek to stay close to Him, just like David did. As it says in Romans 8:14, those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. By staying in God's presence and following the Holy Spirit's leading, we can experience the joy and peace that comes from being in a right relationship with Him, as promised in Psalms 16:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be cast away from God's presence?
Being cast away from God's presence means to be separated from His loving care and guidance, as seen in Psalms 51:11, and is a consequence of sin, as warned in Psalms 138:8 and Isaiah 59:2.
Can the Holy Spirit be taken away from a believer?
According to Psalms 51:11, it is possible for the Holy Spirit to be taken away, but this is not the same as losing salvation, as stated in Romans 8:35-39, and is more related to the Spirit's empowering presence and guidance in our lives.
Why is the presence of the Holy Spirit so important?
The presence of the Holy Spirit is crucial because He guides, comforts, and empowers believers, as taught in John 14:26 and Romans 8:14, and His absence would leave us without these vital ministries in our lives.
How can we ensure the Holy Spirit remains with us?
To ensure the Holy Spirit remains with us, we must confess and repent of our sins, as seen in Psalms 51:9-10, and walk in obedience to God's Word, as commanded in 1 John 1:9 and 2:3-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have experienced God's presence in my life, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of His presence?
- In what ways do I feel the absence of the Holy Spirit's empowering presence in my life, and what can I do to seek His renewal?
- How does the thought of being cast away from God's presence affect my heart and motivations, and what does this reveal about my relationship with Him?
- What are some areas of my life where I feel I am resisting the Holy Spirit's guidance, and how can I surrender to His leading?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 51:11
Cast me not away from thy presence,.... As abominable; as a vessel in which he had no pleasure; with indignation and wrath; as one that is angry with another, cannot bear him in his sight, but bids him be gone from him.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 51:11
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. -Prayer for the Spirit fittingly follows his prayers for purification, complete forgiveness, and the joy of assurance.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 51:11
From thy presence, i.e. from thy favour, and care, and gracious communion with thee. Thy Holy Spirit; thy sanctifying Spirit, by which alone I can have acquaintance and fellowship with thee.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 51:11
Psalms 51:11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.Ver. 11. Cast me not away from thy presence] Deprive me not of communion with thee and comfort from thee; for that is a piece of hell torments, 2 Thessalonians 1:9. Cain’ s punishment, which possibly David might here mind, as being guilty of murder; and Saul’ s loss of the kingly spirit, 1 Samuel 15:15, might make him pray on. And take not thine holy Spirit from me] David knew that he had done enough to make the Holy Spirit loathe his lodging; he might also think that the Spirit had utterly withdrawn himself, and others might think as much, beholding his crosses, Jeremiah 30:17. But the gifts and callings of God are without repentance; and where the Spirit once inhabiteth, there he abideth for ever, John 14:16 : an interruption there may be of his work, but not an intercision; and a saint falling into a gross sin may lose his ius aptitudinale ad caelum, but not his ius haereditarium; his fitness, but not his right to heaven, that holy place.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 51:11
(11) Cast me not away.—This phrase is used of the formal rejection of Israel by the God of the covenant (2 Kings 13:23; 2 Kings 17:20; 2 Kings 24:20; Jeremiah 7:15). Its use here not only confirms the explanation of the notes above, but makes in favour of understanding the whole psalm of the community. Take not thy holy spirit.—Commentators have discussed whether this means the spirit of office given to the king on his anointing (1 Samuel 16:13), or of grace, and Calvinists and Lutherans have made the text a battle-ground of controversy. Plainly, as the parallelism shows, the petition is equivalent to a prayer against rejection from the Divine favour, and is not to be pressed into any doctrinal discussion.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 51:11
Verse 11. Cast me not away from thy presence] Banish me not from thy house and ordinances. Take not thy Holy Spirit from me.] I know I have sufficiently grieved it to justify its departure for ever, in consequence of which I should be consigned to the blackness of darkness, - either to utter despair, or to a hard heart and seared conscience; and so work iniquity with greediness, till I fell into the pit of perdition. While the Spirit stays, painfully convincing of sin, righteousness, and judgment, there is hope of salvation; when it departs, then the hope of redemption is gone. But while there his any godly sorrow, any feeling of regret for having sinned against God, any desire to seek mercy, then the case is not hopeless; for these things prove that the light of the Spirit is not withdrawn.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 51:11
11. The upright “behold God’s face” (Psalms 11:7): He admits them to His presence for ever (Psalms 41:12). The spirit of Jehovah came upon David, as it departed from Saul (1 Samuel 16:13-14). Did David fear that he might share the fate of Saul, banished from God’s presence and deprived of His favour, deserted by that Spirit which is the source of all right desire and action? It is pointed out by the advocates of the national interpretation of the Psalm that the phrase of the first line is always used of the rejection of the nation and its banishment from the holy land (2 Kings 13:23; 2 Kings 17:20; 2 Kings 24:20; Jeremiah 7:15): and that the phrase ‘God’s holy spirit’ is found elsewhere in the O.T. only in Isaiah 63:10-11, where it is mentioned (along with ‘the angel of His presence’ Psalms 51:9) as the mediator of His presence in the midst of the nation of Israel. But both phrases are equally applicable to the individual. Although the doctrine of the personality of the Holy Spirit is not taught in the O.T., passages like these, which imply that in the spirit Jehovah personally acts, prepare the way for the N.T. revelation concerning Him, and can be used in the fullest Christian sense. See Oehler’s O.T. Theol., §65.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 51:11
Cast me not away from thy presence - That is, Do not reject me, or cast me off entirely; do not abandon me; do not leave me in my sin and sorrow.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 51:11
11. Take not thy Holy Spirit from me—That Spirit which came upon David at his anointing as king, (1 Samuel 16:13,) and by which he had achieved all his victories, he had now forfeited, and he
Sermons on Psalms 51:11
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1974 Jerusalem Conference - Part 1 by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the weight of responsibility that comes with preaching the word of God. He acknowledges the sacrifices made by the audience to be present an |
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The Real or the Plastic? by Art Katz | In this sermon transcript, the speaker reflects on a night of a general meeting where an internationally known speaker delivered a message. The speaker expresses their disappointme |
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The River of Life by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a vision that the prophet Ezekiel had about a river of life. The preacher emphasizes that this vision is a prophecy for the Church of the lat |
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His Manifest Presence - Part 2 by Walter Beuttler | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a personal encounter with God. He highlights that while acquiring knowledge is valuable, it is our personal relation |
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Spirit of Life by Michael Koulianos | Michael Koulianos emphasizes the significance of the Holy Spirit as the 'Spirit of Life,' urging believers to cultivate a deeper dependency on Him. He shares a personal experience |
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First Fruits by Michael Koulianos | Michael Koulianos emphasizes the significance of 'first fruits' in our spiritual lives, drawing from Romans 11:16 to illustrate that the beginnings of our actions and commitments t |
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The Love of the Spirit by Michael Koulianos | Michael Koulianos emphasizes the profound love of the Holy Spirit, highlighting that without the Spirit, life would lack joy, faithfulness, and divine connection. He explains that |