Psalms 51:18 web — Do well in your good pleasure to Zion. Build the walls of Jerusalem.

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"Do well in your good pleasure to Zion. Build the walls of Jerusalem."

— Psalms 51:18, World English Bible

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KJV
“Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.”
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ASV
“ Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: Build thou the walls of Jerusalem. ”
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NET
“Because you favor Zion, do what is good for her! Fortify the walls of Jerusalem!”
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BBE
“Do good to Zion in your good pleasure, building up the walls of Jerusalem.”
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KJVA
“Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.”
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Psalms 51 — Context

Lord, open my lips. My mouth shall declare your praise.

For you don't delight in sacrifice, or else I would give it. You have no pleasure in burnt offering.

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Do well in your good pleasure to Zion. Build the walls of Jerusalem.

Then you will delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, in burnt offerings and in whole burnt offerings. Then they will offer bulls on your altar. For the Chief Musician. A contemplation by David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, "David has come to Abimelech's house."

Psalms 51:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 51:18 say?

Psalms 51:18 in the World English Bible reads: “Do well in your good pleasure to Zion. Build the walls of Jerusalem.”

Where is Psalms 51:18 in the Bible?

Psalms 51:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 51, verse 18.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 51:18.

What translation should I read Psalms 51:18 in?

Psalms 51:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 51:18?

Psalms 51:18 reads (WEB): “Do well in your good pleasure to Zion. Build the walls of Jerusalem.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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