Psalms 51:14
Psalms 51:14 in Multiple Translations
Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness.
Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation; And my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
Be my saviour from violent death, O God, the God of my salvation; and my tongue will give praise to your righteousness.
God, please forgive me for the blood I have shed, God of my salvation, and I will sing for joy of your goodness.
Deliuer me from blood, O God, which art the God of my saluation, and my tongue shall sing ioyfully of thy righteousnes.
Deliver me from blood, O God, God of my salvation, My tongue singeth of Thy righteousness.
Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, the God of my salvation. My tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness.
Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
O God, you are the one who saves me; forgive me for being guilty of causing someone who was not my enemy to die. When you do that, I will sing joyfully about your being very good and righteous.
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Psalms 51:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הָשִׁ֣יבָ/ה
לִּ֭/י
שְׂשׂ֣וֹן
יִשְׁעֶ֑/ךָ
וְ/ר֖וּחַ
נְדִיבָ֣ה
תִסְמְכֵֽ/נִי
הָשִׁ֣יבָ/ה
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
לִּ֭/י
Prep | Suff
שְׂשׂ֣וֹן
sâsôwn
H8342
rejoicing
N-ms
יִשְׁעֶ֑/ךָ
yeshaʻ
H3468
salvation
N-ms | Suff
וְ/ר֖וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
Conj | N-cs
נְדִיבָ֣ה
nâdîyb
H5081
noble
Adj
תִסְמְכֵֽ/נִי
çâmak
H5564
to support
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 51:14
הָשִׁ֣יבָ/ה
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
לִּ֭/י
""
Prep | Suff
שְׂשׂ֣וֹן
sâsôwn
H8342
"rejoicing"
N-ms
This word describes a feeling of great joy or celebration, like the kind experienced during happy events. It is used in the Bible to describe the joy of God's people, such as in Psalm 16:11, where David talks about the joy of being in God's presence. Joy is a key part of biblical celebrations.
Definition: 1) gladness, joy, exultation, rejoicing 1a) exultation, joy
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: gladness, joy, mirth, rejoicing. See also: Esther 8:16; Isaiah 51:11; Psalms 45:8.
יִשְׁעֶ֑/ךָ
yeshaʻ
H3468
"salvation"
N-ms | Suff
Refers to salvation or deliverance, like in Psalm 119:123 where the writer asks for salvation from God, and can also mean prosperity or victory.
Definition: 1) deliverance, salvation, rescue, safety, welfare 1a) safety, welfare, prosperity 1b) salvation 1c) victory
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: safety, salvation, saving. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 51:14; Psalms 12:6.
וְ/ר֖וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
Conj | N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
נְדִיבָ֣ה
nâdîyb
H5081
"noble"
Adj
Noble or generous, describing someone of high rank or character, like a prince, or a person with a willing and liberal heart, as seen in the stories of David and Solomon.
Definition: : noble n m 1) noble one adj 2) inclined, willing, noble, generous 1a) incited, inclined, willing 1b) noble, princely (in rank) 1c) noble (in mind and character)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: free, liberal (things), noble, prince, willing (hearted). See also: Exodus 35:5; Psalms 113:8; Psalms 47:10.
תִסְמְכֵֽ/נִי
çâmak
H5564
"to support"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms | Suff
To support or lean on something, like a person or object, as seen in the Bible where God upholds his people. It means to hold something up or stand firm. This concept appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to lean, lay, rest, support, put, uphold, lean upon 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lean or lay upon, rest upon, lean against 1a2) to support, uphold, sustain 1b) (Niphal) to support or brace oneself 1c) (Piel) to sustain, refresh, revive
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: bear up, establish, (up-) hold, lay, lean, lie hard, put, rest self, set self, stand fast, stay (self), sustain. See also: Genesis 27:37; Judges 16:29; Psalms 3:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 51:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 51:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 51:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 51:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 51:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 51:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 51:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 51:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 51:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 51:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 51:14
- Sermons on Psalms 51:14
Context — Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God
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.
14Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness.
15O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise. 16For You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You take no pleasure in burnt offerings.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 35:28 | Then my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praises all day long. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 12:9 | Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own, for you have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. |
| 3 | Psalms 26:9 | Do not take my soul away with sinners, or my life with men of bloodshed, |
| 4 | Romans 10:3 | Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. |
| 5 | Acts 20:26 | Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. |
| 6 | Genesis 9:6 | Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind. |
| 7 | Hosea 4:2 | Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 11:15–17 | In the letter he wrote: “Put Uriah at the front of the fiercest battle; then withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down and killed.” So as Joab besieged the city, he assigned Uriah to a place where he saw the strongest enemy soldiers. And when the men of the city came out and fought against Joab, some of David’s servants fell, and Uriah the Hittite also died. |
| 9 | Daniel 9:7 | To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, and all Israel near and far, in all the countries to which You have driven us because of our unfaithfulness to You. |
| 10 | Ezra 9:13 | After all that has come upon us because of our evil deeds and our great guilt (though You, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserve and have given us such a remnant as this), |
Psalms 51:14 Summary
This verse is a prayer asking God to forgive the psalmist for his sin, specifically the guilt of being responsible for someone's death. The psalmist wants to be free from this guilt so that he can praise God with his words, using his tongue to sing of God's righteousness. This is similar to what is written in Romans 3:24, where we are justified by God's grace, and we can then use our words to glorify Him, as seen in Psalms 40:9-10. By seeking forgiveness and deliverance from our sin, we can worship God freely and use our words to praise Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by 'bloodguilt' in this verse?
Bloodguilt refers to the guilt of being responsible for the death of another person, as seen in the case of King David's involvement in the death of Uriah, as recorded in 2 Samuel 11:1-27. This guilt can only be cleansed through the forgiveness of God, as promised in Psalms 32:1-2.
How does the concept of salvation relate to this verse?
The God of salvation, mentioned in this verse, is the same God who provides forgiveness and redemption through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as explained in Romans 5:8-9. The psalmist is seeking deliverance from his sin, which is a key aspect of salvation.
Why is the tongue mentioned in this verse?
The tongue is mentioned as the instrument through which the psalmist will sing of God's righteousness, indicating a desire to use his words to praise and glorify God, as also seen in Psalms 40:9-10. This is a key aspect of worship and thanksgiving.
How does this verse relate to the idea of worship?
This verse highlights the connection between forgiveness and worship, as the psalmist is seeking deliverance from his sin so that he can sing of God's righteousness, demonstrating that true worship is only possible when we are cleansed from our sin, as seen in Isaiah 6:1-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I need to be delivered from guilt and shame, and how can I seek God's forgiveness?
- How can I use my words to sing of God's righteousness and praise Him, even in difficult circumstances?
- What are some ways that I can teach others about God's ways, as mentioned in the preceding verse, Psalms 51:13?
- How can I cultivate a willingness to spirit, as mentioned in Psalms 51:12, to sustain me in my walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 51:14
Deliver me from blood guiltiness,.... Or "from bloods" (q); meaning not the corruption of nature; see Ezekiel 16:6; though to be rid of that, and to be free from the guilt and condemnation of it, is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 51:14
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 51:14
From blood-guiltiness, Heb. from bloods, because he had been the cause of the death, not only of Uriah, but of others of the Lord’ s people with him, . Thy righteousness; either, 1. Thy faithfulness in making good thy promises; or rather, 2. Thy clemency and goodness, as that word is frequently used.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 51:14
Psalms 51:14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: [and] my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.Ver. 14. Deliver me from blood guiltiness, O God] Heb. from bloods; in every drop whereof is a tongue crying for vengeance. Besides, if David’ s adultery was a sin of infirmity (he was preoccupied, as Galatians 6:1), yet his murdering of Uriah, and many others that fell together with him, was a sin of presumption; a deliberate prepensed evil, done in cold blood, and therefore lay very heavily upon his conscience. Howbeit he obtained pardon for this great sin also; so that it never troubled him on his deathbed, as some other did, though not so great, whereof he had not so thoroughly repented, 1 Kings 2:5-9 Thou God of my salvation] By making choice of this so fit an attribute, he stirreth up himself to take better hold. And my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness] That is, of thy faithfulness in performing thy promise of pardon to the penitent. As Aaron’ s golden bells sounded, so should our tongues sound God’ s praises, and sing them aloud, shrill them out.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 51:14
(14) Bloodguiltiness . . .—Literally, as in the margin, bloods. So in LXX. and in Vulg., but thus hardly making it clear whether the word implies the guilt of blood already shed or anticipated violence. The latter would rather have taken the form of Psa 59:2, “from men of blood.” Probably we should read “from death,” as in Psalms 56:13.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 51:14
Verse 14. Deliver me from blood-guiltiness] This is one of the expressions that gives most colour to the propriety of the title affixed to this Psalm. Here he may have in view the death of Uriah, and consider that his blood cries for vengeance against him; and nothing but the mere mercy of God can wipe this blood from his conscience. The prayer here is earnest and energetic: O God! thou God of my salvation! deliver me! The Chaldee reads, "Deliver me (מדין קטול middin ketol) from the judgment of slaughter." My tongue shall sing aloud] My tongue shall praise thy righteousness. I shall testify to all that thou hast the highest displeasure against sin, and wilt excuse it in no person; and that so merciful art thou, that if a sinner turn to thee with a deeply penitent and broken heart, thou wilt forgive his iniquities. None, from my case, can ever presume; none, from my case, need ever despair.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 51:14
14. Deliver me from bloodguiltiness] From the power and the punishment of my sin. Cp. Psalms 39:8; Psalms 40:12. No doubt ‘bloodguiltiness’ may include all ‘mortal sin,’ for which death was the punishment (see Ezekiel 18:13; Psalms 9:12, note); and the word is applicable enough to the nation which is repeatedly charged with the crime of murder (Isaiah 1:15; Isaiah 4:4; Jeremiah 19:4; Ezekiel 7:23; 2 Kings 24:3-4; &c.); but it is distinctly appropriate to David’s crimes of adultery and murder. Cp. 2 Samuel 12:5; 2 Samuel 12:13. thy righteousness] God’s righteousness, i.e. His faithfulness to His character and covenant, is exhibited in the pardon of the penitent not less than in the judgement of the impenitent. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). Contrast Romans 2:4 ff.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 51:14
Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God - Margin, as in Hebrew, “bloods.” So it is rendered by the Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate. Luther renders it “blood-guilt.” DeWette, “from blood.” Compare Isaiah 4:4.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 51:14
14. Bloodguiltiness—A direct allusion to 2 Samuel 11:14-17. He covers nothing of his sin, but openly calls things by their right names.
Sermons on Psalms 51:14
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Righteousness in the Old Testament by Art Katz | Art Katz explores the concept of righteousness in the Old Testament, emphasizing that it is fundamentally about fulfilling the demands of relationships, particularly with God and t |
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A Burning Heart, a Burning Tongue by Richard E. Bieber | Richard E. Bieber emphasizes the importance of Christians being in touch with the anguish of the world to avoid becoming stale or sterile. He challenges believers to speak words of |
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Filth and Blood Purged by the Spirit Judgment and the Spirit of Burning by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the cleansing work of the Lord in purging the filth of the daughters of Zion and the blood of Jerusalem through the spirit of judgment and burning. He e |
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On Christian Conversation by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of Christian conversation, emphasizing the need for speech filled with love, humility, and purity as outlined in the Scriptures. He highligh |
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Making Grace Amazing by Ray Comfort | Ray Comfort emphasizes the importance of the Law in leading sinners to recognize their need for God's forgiveness. By illustrating how the Law exposes our transgressions and makes |
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The Saint's Horror at the Sinner's Hell by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the gathering of sinners and the consequences they face. He uses the example of the rebellion of Korah and his followers, who were |
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The Christian in Complete Armour - Part 8 by William Gurnall | William Gurnall preaches about the strengthening power of sincerity in a Christian's spirit, emphasizing how sincerity acts as a girdle that fortifies the believer in their spiritu |