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Psalms 51:12

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Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
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  1. Isaiah 41:10Rank 1 from verse 12
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    10¶ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

  2. Psalms 13:5Rank 2 from verse 12
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    5But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

  3. Isaiah 61:10Rank 3 from verse 12
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    10I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

  4. 2 Corinthians 3:17Rank 4 from verse 12
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    17Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

  5. Jude 1:24Rank 5 from verse 12
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    24Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

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Psalms 51:12

COMBINED MEANING

restore

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Sense 1: To return, give back, or make restitution. Sense 2: To bring back to a former place, condition, health, possession, or relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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joy

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Sense 1: Gladness, delight, or rejoicing. Sense 2: To rejoice, delight, or be glad.

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uphold

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To hold up, sustain, support, preserve, maintain, strengthen, defend, confirm, or keep from falling or failing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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free

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Sense 1: At liberty; released or exempt from bondage, confinement, service, obligation, dominion, guilt, or other restraint. Sense 2: Unrestrained, unobstructed, or at liberty to act or proceed. Sense 3: Willing, voluntary, liberal, or unreserved. Sense 4: Given or received without price, payment, or purchase.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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11Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.

12Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

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13Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

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