Psalms 51:9 bbe — Let your face be turned from my wrongdoing, and take away all my sins.

Bible in Basic English

"Let your face be turned from my wrongdoing, and take away all my sins."

— Psalms 51:9, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 51 — Context

Your desire is for what is true in the inner parts: in the secrets of my soul you will give me knowledge of wisdom.

Make me free from sin with hyssop: let me be washed whiter than snow.

Make me full of joy and rapture; so that the bones which have been broken may be glad.

Let your face be turned from my wrongdoing, and take away all my sins.

Make a clean heart in me, O God; give me a right spirit again.

Do not put me away from before you, or take your holy spirit from me.

Give me back the joy of your salvation; let a free spirit be my support.

Psalms 51:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 51:9 say?

Psalms 51:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let your face be turned from my wrongdoing, and take away all my sins.”

Where is Psalms 51:9 in the Bible?

Psalms 51:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 51, verse 9.

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 51:9.

What translation should I read Psalms 51:9 in?

Psalms 51:9 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 51:9?

Psalms 51:9 reads (BBE): “Let your face be turned from my wrongdoing, and take away all my sins.” 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.

Psalms 51:9 bbe — Let your face be turned from my wrongdoing, and take away all my sins.

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