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Psalms 51:2

Psalms 51:2
Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity,.... Which supposes defilement by sin, and that very great, and such as none can remove but the Lord himself; who, when he takes it in hand, does it effectually…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Wash me throughly from mine iniquity - literally, “Multiply to wash me.” The word rendered “throughly” is a verb, either in the infinitive or imperative mood, and suggests the idea of “multiplying” or…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 51:1-6

The title has reference to a very sad story, that of David's fall. But, though he fell, he was not utterly cast down, for God graciously upheld him and raised him up. 1. The sin which, in this psalm,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 51:1-4

Prayer for forgiveness and cleansing: its ground, God's grace; its condition, man's repentance.