“He is requesting a great thing; he seeks joy for a sinful heart, music for crushed bones. The more cheerful we are in our duty the more constant we shall be to it.II. Psalm 51 may be related to Psalm 32, i.e., possibly David's sin; Psalm 32 may have been written later in David's life. You can check these in your browser security settings. He here sinned against Bathsheba and Uriah, against his own soul, and body, and family, against his kingdom, and against the church of God, and all this helped to humble him; but none of these were sinned against so as God was, and therefore this he lays the most sorrowful accent upon: Against thee only have I sinned. The sacrifice was offered upon the altar that sanctified the gift; so the broken heart is acceptable to God only through Jesus Christ; there is no true repentance without faith in him; and this is the sacrifice which he will not despise. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. A broken and contrite heart: “This is opposed to that hard or stony heart, of which we read so oft, which signifies a heart insensible of the burden of sin, stubborn and rebellious against God, imminent and incorrigible.” (Poole), iii. Surely men who cavil at this doctrine have need to be taught of the Holy Spirit what be the first principles of the faith.” (Spurgeon). How exceedingly sinful, how exceedingly miserable, was he, when the Spirit of the Lord had departed from him! A. 1 For the conductor, a song of David. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, Nathan had assured David, upon his first profession of repentance, that his sin was pardoned. (16-19) 1-6 David, being convinced of his sin, poured out his soul to God in prayer for mercy and grace. a. I acknowledge my transgressions: David realized it was not only one, but multiple transgressions. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; a. I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me: David wasn’t born out of a sinful relationship; that isn’t his idea. 15:3 ), that we are sanctified, Jn. Create in me a clean heart, O God, Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. “With the word Create he asks for nothing less than a miracle. "Lord, let me be as well assured of my restoration to thy favour, and to the privilege of communion with thee, as they were thereby assured of their re-admission to their former privileges.’’ But it is founded upon gospel-grace: Purge me with hyssop, that is, with the blood of Christ applied to my soul by a lively faith, as water of purification was sprinkled with a bunch of hyssop. His debauching of Bathsheba was the inlet to all the other sins that followed; it was as the letting forth of water. In the case of Psalm 51, the life-threatening situation is King David’s guilt over the taking of Bathsheba. 2. First, there is the heading that says, “A Psalm of David, when the prophet Nathan came to him after he had gone in to Bathsheba.” Supplied by the editors of the Book of Psalms, these headings often … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 51:1-17" The sense of God’s goodness to them would enlarge their hearts in all the instances and expressions of thankfulness and obedience. See here, (1.) (2.) The proud Pharisee despised the broken-hearted publican, and he thought very meanly of himself; but God did not despise him. That You may be found just when You speak, For the honour of the churches of God, v. 19. Word Biblical Commentary: Psalms 51-100 | Tate, Marvin E. | ISBN: 9780849902192 | Kostenloser Versand für alle Bücher mit Versand und Verkauf duch Amazon. When the prophet Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. Those that are thoroughly convinced of their misery and danger by reason of sin would spare no cost to obtain the remission of it, Mic. b. 139:15 ); it was curiously wrought; and yet here he says it was shapen in iniquity, sin was twisted in with it; not as it came out of God’s hands, but as it comes through our parents’ loins. For a fuller understanding of the background read 2 Samuel 11 and 12. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. Had I duly considered this before, I find I should not have made so bold with the temptation, nor have ventured among the sparks with such tinder in my heart; and so the sin might have been prevented. A psalm of David. Let me consider it now, not to excuse or extenuate the sin—Lord, I did so; but indeed I could not help it, my inclination led me to it’’ (for as that plea is false, with due care and watchfulness, and improvement of the grace of God, he might have helped it, so it is what a true penitent never offers to put in), "but let me consider it rather as an aggravation of the sin: Lord, I have not only been guilty of adultery and murder, but I have an adulterous murderous nature; therefore I abhor myself.’’ David elsewhere speaks of the admirable structure of his body (Ps. Commentary, Psalm 51:1-12, Elizabeth Webb, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015. Note, [1.] This expressed a humble reliance upon the LORD. The consideration of the prejudice we have done to the public interests by our sins should engage us to do them all the service we can, particularly by our prayers.2. It is God’s work, not only to speak this joy and gladness, but to make us hear it and take the comfort of it. Note, Penitents should be preachers. He never walked on the roof of his house without a penitent reflection on his unhappy walk there when thence he saw Bathsheba; he never lay down to sleep without a sorrowful thought of the bed of his uncleanness, never sat down to meat, never sent his servant on an errand, or took his pen in hand, but it put him in mind of his making Uriah drunk, the treacherous message he sent by him, and the fatal warrant he wrote and signed for his execution. Psalms 51 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides a free-flowing commentary on the entire text of each biblical book, along with background material. Rich and poor must here meet together; there is one law of repentance for both; the greatest must be judged shortly, and therefore must judge themselves now. None but a child of God cares for the eye of God.” (Spurgeon). 2. It is a heart breaking with itself, and breaking from its sin; it is a heart pliable to the word of God, and patient under the rod of God, a heart subdued and brought into obedience; it is a heart that is tender, like Josiah’s, and trembles at God’s word. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Though David penned this psalm upon a very particular occasion, yet, it is of as general use as any of David's psalms; it is the most eminent of the penitential psalms, and most expressive of the cares and desires of a repenting sinner. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. His publications include Psalms 51-100, vol. (2. Psalms 51, Bridgeway Bible Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides a free-flowing commentary on the entire text of each biblical book, along with background material. To the Chief Musician. All these had some share in impelling him to sin; but after all allowance made for them, the deed is the doer’s, and he must bear its burden.” (Maclaren). Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. He taught the former by his own example, for the direction of sinners in repenting; he taught the latter by his own experience, for their encouragement. 132:1, Ps. 51 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. He did his best to ignore it and deny it, but as a genuine child of God he could not escape it. For the good of the church of God (v. 18): Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion, that is, (1.) (Der vierte Bußpsalm) 1 Ein Psalm Davids, vorzusingen, 2 als der Prophet Nathan zu ihm kam, nachdem er zu Batseba eingegangen war. "To all the particular worshippers in Zion, to all that love and fear thy name; keep them from falling into such wounding wasting sins as these of mine; defend and succour all that fear thy name.’’ Those that have been in spiritual troubles themselves know how to pity and pray for those that are in like manner afflicted. From this topic Joseph fetched the great argument against sin (Gen. 39:9 ), and David here the great aggravation of it: Against thee only. It was the cause of its disorder, and undid much of the good work that had been wrought in him; and therefore he prays, "Lord, renew a right spirit within me; repair the decays of spiritual strength which this sin has been the cause of, and set me to rights again.’’ Renew a constant spirit within me, so some. As trials of obedience, and types of Christ, he did indeed require sacrifices to be offered; but he had no delight in them for any intrinsic worth or value they had. He earnestly desires that God would lift up the light of his countenance upon him, and so put gladness into his heart, that he would not only be reconciled to him, but, which is a further act of grace, let him know that he was so.3. As Kidner states, “[David] longs to worship freely, gratefully again; and he believes that by the grace of God he will.” 10. For him, the whole point of cleansing and restoration was to renew his relationship with God. (1.) It is ever against me’’ (so some); "I see it before me as an enemy, accusing and threatening me.’’ David was, upon all occasions, put in mind of his sin, and was willing to be so, for his further abasement. What is the particular mercy that he begs—the pardon of sin. 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. If this blood of Christ, which cleanses from all sin, cleanse us from our sin, then we shall be clean indeed, Hebrews 10:2. It is a pity indeed that in our devout addresses to God we should have any thing else to do than to praise God, for that is the work of heaven; but we make other work for ourselves by our own sins and follies: we must come to the throne of grace in the posture of penitents, to confess our sins and sue for the grace of God; and, if therein we would take with us words, we can nowhere find any more apposite than in this psalm, which is the record of David’s repentance for his sin in the matter of Uriah, which was the greatest blemish upon his character: all the rest of his faults were nothing to this; it is said of him (1 Ki. i. Such is the power of the cleansing work of God upon the heart that he can restore innocence to us, and make us as if we had never been stained with transgression at all.” (Spurgeon). "Wipe out my transgressions, that they may not appear to demand judgment against me, nor stare me in the face to my confusion and terror.’’ The blood of Christ, sprinkled upon the conscience, to purify and pacify that, blots out the transgression, and, having reconciled us to God, reconciles up to ourselves, v. 2. You can find the best commentary on Psalms for … 51. He prays for sanctifying grace; and this every true penitent is as earnest for as for pardon and peace, v. 10. Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $34.99 — — Hardcover "Please retry" $47.22 . Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. And Hezekiah (2 Ki. StudyLıght .org . Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Psalms 1-75 /. In this prayer he eyes God as the God of salvation. He confesses his actual transgressions (v. 4): Against thee, thee only, have I sinned. What his plea is for this mercy: "have mercy upon me, O God! 4. There was a sense in which he had to contend both with God and himself to bring him to the place he should be. From this and similar passages we gain the Biblical idea of original sin – the idea that all humans are born sinners, receiving a sinful nature as sons of Adam and daughters of Eve. He promises to do what he could for the good of the souls of others (v. 13) and for the glory of God (v. 16, v. 17, v. 19). "Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity; wash my soul from the guilt and stain of my sin by thy mercy and grace, for it is only from a ceremonial pollution that the water of separation will avail to cleanse me. i. Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! The David of Psalm 51: Reading Psalm 51 in Light of Psalm 50 FREDERICK J. GAISER avid, according to Sirach, “sang praise with all his heart, and he loved his Maker.” He placed singers before the altar, to make sweet melody with their voices. Commentary, Psalm 51:1-12, Elizabeth Webb, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015. A clear head and a sound heart (prudence and sincerity) bespeak the man of God perfect. Click on the different category headings to find out more. 51:0 This is Psalm 51. “It is a wicked wresting of Scripture to deny that original sin and natural depravity are here taught. The title has reference to a very sad story, that of David’s fall. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. d. Hide Your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities: Repeatedly, David asked for forgiveness and restoration. You can also change some of your preferences. It is a term for what God alone can do.” (Kidner). Thy Spirit is a free spirit, a free agent himself, working freely’’ (and that makes those free whom he works upon, for where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty)—"thy ingenuous princely Spirit.’’ He was conscious to himself of having acted, in the matter of Uriah, very disingenuously and unlike a prince; his behaviour was base and paltry: "Lord,’’ says he, "let thy Spirit inspire my soul with noble and generous principles, that I may always act as becomes me.’’ A free spirit will be a firm and fixed spirit, and will uphold us. He gave beauty to the festivals, and … Such self-confidence is what typically leads even good men into sin. The best men, if they sin, should give the best example of repentance. Thou hast made me to know wisdom; but I have not lived up to what I have known.’’ (3.) What is the use of a broken heart? i. Sinners shall be converted: VanGemeren notes that David used the same word here translated converted that was previously translated restore (Psalm 51:12). His sin was a deep stain but purity could be restored. A broken spirit: “If you and I have a broken spirit, all idea of our own importance is gone. David didn’t think for a moment that he could cleanse himself. After repudiating the ancient sacrifices of sheep, and showing that God wants a sacrifice of praise, lest people thing that this consists only in sound and noise from the lips, he shows what really perfects this sacrifice, namely, hope, contrition and true repentance. As they cannot make satisfaction for sin, so God cannot take any satisfaction in them, any otherwise than as the offering of them is expressive of love and duty to him. Verses 14-19 I. David prays against the guilt of sin, and prays for the grace of God, enforcing both petitions from a plea taken from the glory of God, which he promises with thankfulness to show forth. 12:1-4; Psalm 51 Introduction. My sin: “We note, too, how the psalmist realises his personal responsibility. David did not cry out for a superficial reform, but something much deeper. Psalm 51:5-6. When we have most business of our own, and of greatest importance at the throne of grace, yet then we must not forget to pray for the church of God; nay, or Master has taught us in our daily prayers to begin with that, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come. The sin which, in this psalm, he laments, was the folly and wickedness he committed with his neighbour’s wife, a sin not to be spoken of, nor thought of, without detestation. David’s acknowledgment of the grace of God (v. 6), both his good-will towards us ("thou desirest truth in the inward parts, thou wouldst have us all honest and sincere, and true to our profession’’) and his good work in us—"In the hidden part thou hast made,’’ or shalt make, "me to know wisdom.’’ Note, 1. A child of God knows no true nor solid joy but the joy of God’s salvation, joy in God his Saviour and in the hope of eternal life. Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $34.99 — — Hardcover "Please retry" $47.22 . But though God may suffer his people to fall into sin, and to lie a great while in it, yet he will, by some means or other, recover them to repentance, bring them to himself and to their right mind again. David finds two ill effects of his sin:—(1.) Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. He does not call upon God to behold it, but upon himself. When God pardons sin he cleanses us from it, so that we become acceptable to him, easy to ourselves, and have liberty of access to him. But every once in a while – or hopefully sooner than that – God breaks in on our lives and helps us recognize the gravity of our sin. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. 32:5 . Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Psalms 51:11: 2 Samuel 12:15 Matthew 18:2-5 Romans 8:7-9 Psalms 51:10 : Psalms 51:12 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. The psalm’s superscription reads, “To the leader. Free Bible commentary on the Book of Psalms in Easy English - written by Gordon Churchyard for MissionAssist . We are undone if God take his Holy Spirit from us. Lent is the 40 days before Easter. Cleanse me from my sin.’’ Sin defiles us, renders us odious in the sight of the holy God, and uneasy to ourselves; it unfits us for communion with God in grace or glory. (c) 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik – ewm@enduringword.com. Though he makes no specific reference to his adultery in this psalm, he felt that he must make specific mention of this great sin. This sin of David’s is recorded for warning to all, that he who thinks he stands may take heed lest he fall. He was very free to own his guilt before God: I acknowledge my transgressions; this he had formerly found the only way of easing his conscience, Ps. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Saul was a sad instance of this. See what a concern he had,1. This sin of David’s is recorded for warning to all, that he who thinks he stands may take heed lest he fall. See here what David prays for. In the context of Psalm 51, it appears that David is asking the LORD to deliver him from his shameful silence — silence caused by the guilt from the blood of Uriah that is metaphorically dripping from his hands. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. [3.] Note, Those to whom God is the God of salvation he will deliver from guilt; for the salvation he is the God of is salvation from sin. Herein, generally, he uses the ministry of the word, which yet he is not tied to. Chapter 51. Hyssop was also used to sprinkle the priest’s purifying water (Numbers 19:18). 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Those that sow in penitential tears shall reap in the joys of God’s salvation when the times of refreshing shall come. 1. It is the sacrifices of God, not one, but many; it is instead of all burnt-offering and sacrifice. To the public interests of Israel. (2.) 66:2 Isa. He only that made the heart can new-make it; and to his power nothing is impossible. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. For peace of conscience (v. 8, v. 12). David knew it, and therefore begs thus earnestly: "Lord, whatever thou take from me, my children, my crown, my life, yet take not thy Holy Spirit from me’’ (see 2 Sa. It is a sharp work wrought there, no less than the breaking of the heart; not in despair (as we say, when a man is undone, His heart is broken), but in necessary humiliation and sorrow for sin. 66:1, Isa. In the Levitical law it was the priests who used the hyssop to sprinkle the purifying water. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my … God wanted a transformation in David all the way to the inward parts, to the hidden part that would know wisdom. a. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: David looked for God to do a work of spiritual and moral cleansing, and to do it in connection with the atoning sacrifice of a substitute. III. He was in unconfessed sin, but miserable in it, as a child of God should be. David was a very good man, and yet, having sinned, he willingly accommodates himself to the place and posture of a penitent. 4 Wash me … Confident that this was the work of the Holy Spirit, David could pray that it would lead to joy and gladness, that out of his brokenness David would rejoice. 3 Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your kindness; according to Your great mercies, erase my transgressions. By this psalm he is, and will be to the world’s end, teaching transgressors, telling them what God had done for his soul. "The freeness of thy mercy, according to thy lovingkindness, thy clemency, the goodness of thy nature, which inclines thee to pity the miserable.’’ (2.) A Psalm of David, when the prophet … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 51:1-10" Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Psalms 51 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. (2.) V. For liberty of access to God (v. 15). He prays earnestly for the pardon of his sin (v. 1, v. 2, v. 7, v. 9). Yet he understood that one could sacrifice an animal or many animals to God without a broken and contrite heart. He knew he had by his sin grieved the Spirit and provoked him to withdraw, and that because he also was flesh God might justly have said that his Spirit should no more strive with him nor work upon him, Gen. 6:3 . This he would comfort himself in and therefore sing of; and this he would endeavour both to acquaint and to affect others with; he would sing aloud of it. But, though he fell, he was not utterly cast down, for God graciously upheld him and raised him up. He prays that God would prevent those national judgments which his sin had deserved, that he would continue those blessings, and carry on that good work, which it had threatened to retard and put a stop to. David offers the sacrifice of a penitent contrite heart, as that which he knew God would be pleased with. If you want to know what true repentance is, check out this commentary and Bible study on Psalm 51. b. By wilful sin we forfeit this joy and deprive ourselves of it; our evidences cannot but be clouded and our hopes shaken. Though David penned this psalm upon a very particular occasion, yet, it is of as general use as any of David’s psalms; it is the most eminent of the penitential psalms, and most expressive of the cares and desires of a repenting sinner. Truth and wisdom will go very far towards making a man a good man. b. The restoration of joy is His goal. But how does this come in here? And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; Uphold me by Your generous Spirit: This expresses again David’s confidence in God for his future. Commentary. 2. Nathan said, Thou art the man. These were added at a later date and were included to assist the worship leader as the congregation sang them in praise to God. If the sword come into my house never to depart from it, yet let me have a God to go to in my distresses, and all shall be well.’’ (2.) [1.] Psalm 51 is one of 116 other psalms that have a superscription added to the beginning of the psalm that provides a notation identifying the author, historical context, and how it is to be sung. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. e. These, O God, You will not despise: It’s easy to imagine that many in David’s day would despise his broken and contrite heart. It was not easily expressed or easily received by faith. David didn’t want a God who cleansed him yet remained distant. And blameless when You judge. Psalms 51:1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. My sin is always before me: In the many months between the time David committed these sins and this confession, he had not escaped the sense of sin – it was always before him. They would still offer bulls on Your altar. A psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bath-sheba. He knew well that the sacrificing of beasts was in itself of no account with God (v. 16): Thou desirest not sacrifice (else would I give it with all my heart to obtain pardon and peace); thou delightest not in burnt-offering. © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . Note, The acts of repentance, even for the same sin, must be often repeated. He understood that though animal sacrifice had its place, what God really desired was in the heart of man. i. 57:15 .III. א לַֽ֜מְנַצֵּ֗חַ מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד: 2 When Nathan the prophet came to him when he went to Bath-sheba. Next » Chapter 52. "Penitential" means being sorry for your *sins, asking God to *forgive them, and promising not to do them again. When we give ourselves so much cause to doubt of our interest in the salvation, how can we expect the joy of it? That the bones You have broken may rejoice. And done this evil in Your sight– The sin is hereby aggravated: "Lord, thou desirest truth; but where was it when I dissembled with Uriah? iv. God’s righteousness is often put for his grace, especially in the great business of justification and sanctification. (1.) This he dreads more than any thing. 5. 3:18 ), It is the Lord. In confessing his sin, David hoped to confirm God’s justice and holy character, proving that His commands were good and just even when David broke those commands. “The psalmist who prayed ‘restore to me’ also prays that he may be instrumental in restoring sinners to the ‘ways’ of the Lord.” (VanGemeren). Herein, generally, he uses the ministry of the word, which yet he is not tied to. David had been himself a transgressor, and therefore could speak experimentally to transgressors, and resolves, having himself found mercy with God in the way of repentance, to teach others God’s ways, that is, (1.) It is difficult to decide between these three commentaries and the volumes by Goldingay. The sin which, in this psalm, he laments, was the folly and wickedness he committed with his neighbour’s wife, a sin not to be spoken of, nor thought of, without detestation. 3. c. Against You, You only, have I sinned: In an objective sense this was not true. "The fulness of thy mercy. ii. EasyEnglish Psalms Tweet: Tell your friends about this website! (2.) Psalms 51 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire Bible with verse by verse exposition God had forgiven him, but he could not forgive himself; and therefore he is thus importunate for pardon, as one that thought himself unworthy of it and knew how to value it.II. And my mouth shall show forth Your praise. not according to the dignity of my birth, as descended from the prince of the tribe of Judah, not according to my public services as Israel’s champion, or my public honours as Israel’s king;’’ his plea is not, Lord, remember David and all his afflictions, how he vowed to build a place for the ark (Ps. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. b. Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow: David knew that God’s cleansing was effective. When the prophet Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. He drew up, by divine inspiration, the workings of his heart towards God, upon this occasion, into a psalm, that it might be often repeated, and long after reviewed; and this he committed to the chief musician, to be sung in the public service of the church. It has been noted that several of these requests don’t fit for the believer under the New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:25-27). Psalm 51:1 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Psalm 51:1, NIV: "For the director of music. (Psalm 51 Commentary) J N Darby comments regarding purify me… There is the blessed consciousness, that, when the Lord washes us, we are clean every whit, whiter than snow. 1:16 .In these words we have,I. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. David’s penitential confessions, v. 3-5.1. And my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness: David knew that with his guilt dealt with before God, he would again be able to sing aloud; that my mouth shall show forth Your praise. These, O God, You will not despise. In the second part Psalm 51:13-19 he shows how he would manifest his sense of the divine … He justifies God in the sentence passed upon him—that the sword should never depart from his house, 2 Sa. David’s humble petition, v. 1, v. 2. The plea create indicated he needed a new heart from God, a clean heart. The NY Times reported something unusual that happened at 112 West 44th Street in Manhattan last year. Some make this to intimate the prerogative of his crown, that, as a king, he was not accountable to any but God; but it is more agreeable to his present temper to suppose that it expresses the deep contrition of his soul for his sin, and that it was upon right grounds. (1) What the righteous man does not do. I. 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