Psalms 51:14–15
Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
†Deliuer mee from blood-guiltinesse, O God, thou God of my saluation: and my tongue shall sing alowd of thy righteousnesse.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. bloods.
O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
O LORD open thou my lips, and my mouth shall shew foorth thy praise.
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From verse 14
- 2 Samuel 12:9Rank 1 from verse 14
9Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the Lord, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon.
9Wherefore hast thou despised the commandement of the LORD, to doe euill in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slaine him with the sword of the children of Ammon.
- Psalms 35:28Rank 2 from verse 14
- Acts 20:26Rank 3 from verse 14
- Genesis 9:6Rank 4 from verse 14
- Psalms 26:9Rank 6 from verse 14
- Romans 10:3Rank 7 from verse 14
3For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
3For they being ignorant of Gods righteousnesse, and going about to establish their owne righteousnesse, haue not submitted themselues vnto the righteousnesse of God.
- 2 Samuel 11:15–17Rank 8 from verse 14
15And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die.
16And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.
17And the men of the city went out, and fought with Joab: and there fell some of the people of the servants of David; and Uriah the Hittite died also.
15And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set yee Uriah in the forefront of the †hottest battel, and retire ye †from him, that he may be smitten, and die.
16And it came to passe when Ioab obserued the citie, that he assigned Uriah vnto a place where hee knewe that valiant men were.
17And the men of the city went out, and fought with Ioab: and there fell some of the people of the seruants of Dauid, and Uriah the Hittite died also.
- 2 Samuel 21:1Rank 9 from verse 14
1THEN there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David inquired of the Lord. And the Lord answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites.
1¶ Then there was a famine in the dayes of Dauid three yeeres, yeere after yeere, and Dauid †enquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloodie house, because he slew the Gibeonites.
- 2 Samuel 3:28Rank 10 from verse 14
6And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.
6And when they opposed themselues, and blasphemed, *he shooke his raiment, and said vnto them, Your blood be vpon your owne heads, I am cleane: from henceforth I will goe vnto the Gentiles.
- Daniel 9:16Rank 12 from verse 14
16¶ O Lord, according to all thy righteousness, I beseech thee, let thine anger and thy fury be turned away from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy mountain: because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and thy people are become a reproach to all that are about us.
16¶ O LORD, according to all thy righteousnes, I beseech thee, let thine anger and thy furie bee turned away from thy citie Ierusalem, thy holy Mountaine: because for our sinnes, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Ierusalem and thy people are become a reproch to all that are about vs.
- Daniel 9:7Rank 13 from verse 14
7O Lord, righteousness belongeth unto thee, but unto us confusion of faces, as at this day; to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, that are near, and that are far off, through all the countries whither thou hast driven them, because of their trespass that they have trespassed against thee.
7‖O LORD, righteousnes belongeth vnto thee, but vnto vs confusion of faces, as at this day: to the men of Iudah, and to the inhabitants of Ierusalem, and vnto all Israel that are neere, and that are farre off, through all the countreys whither thou hast driuen them, because of their trespasse, that they haue trespassed against thee.
- Ezekiel 33:8Rank 14 from verse 14
8When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
8When I say vnto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die, if thou doest not speake to warne the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquitie: but his blood will I require at thine hand.
13And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such deliverance as this;
13And after all that is come vpon vs, for our euill deeds, and for our great trespasse, seeing that thou, our God, †hast punished vs lesse, then our iniquities deserue, and hast giuen vs such deliuerance as this:
- Genesis 42:22Rank 16 from verse 14
22And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.
22And Reuben answered them, saying, *Spake I not vnto you, saying, Doe not sinne against the childe, and ye would not heare? therefore behold also, his blood is required.
- Habakkuk 3:18Rank 17 from verse 14
- Isaiah 12:2Rank 18 from verse 14
- Isaiah 45:17Rank 19 from verse 14
- Nehemiah 9:33Rank 20 from verse 14
- Psalms 25:5Rank 21 from verse 14
- Psalms 38:22Rank 22 from verse 14
- Psalms 55:23Rank 23 from verse 14
23But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.
23††But thou, O God, shalt bring them downe into the pit of destruction: Bloody and deceitfull men shall not liue out halfe their dayes, but I will trust in thee.
- Psalms 68:20Rank 24 from verse 14
- Psalms 71:15–24Rank 25 from verse 14
15My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
16I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.
17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
18Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.
19Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!
20Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.
21Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.
22I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.
23My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
24My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.
15My mouth shall shew foorth thy righteousnesse, and thy saluation all the day: for I know not the numbers thereof.
16I will goe in the strength of the LORD God: I will make mention of thy righteousnesse, euen of thine onely.
17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto haue I declared thy wonderous workes.
18††Now also when I am old and gray headed, O God, forsake me not: vntill I haue shewed thy strength vnto this generation, and thy power to euery one that is to come.
19Thy righteousnes also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like vnto thee?
20 Thou which hast shewed mee great, and sore troubles, shalt quicken mee againe, and shalt bring mee vp againe from the depthes of the earth.
21Thou shalt increase my greatnesse, and comfort me on euery side.
22†I will also praise thee with the psalterie, euen thy trueth, O my God: vnto thee will I sing with the harpe, O thou Holy one of Israel.
23My lippes shall greatly reioyce when I sing vnto thee: and my soule, which thou hast redeemed.
24My tongue also shall talke of thy righteousnesse all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought vnto shame, that seeke my hurt.
- Psalms 86:12–13Rank 26 from verse 14
12I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
13For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.
12I will praise thee, O LORD my God, with all my heart: and I wil glorifie thy Name for euermore.
13‖For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast deliuered my soule from the lowest hell.
- Psalms 88:1Rank 27 from verse 14
From verse 15
- Hebrews 13:15Rank 1 from verse 15
- Psalms 63:3–5Rank 2 from verse 15
3Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
4Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
3Because thy louing kindnes is better then life: my lips shal praise thee.
4Thus will I blesse thee, while I liue: I will lift vp my handes in thy Name.
5†My soule shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatnesse: and my mouth shall praise thee with ioyfull lips:
- Ezekiel 29:21Rank 3 from verse 15
21¶ In that day will I cause the horn of the house of Israel to bud forth, and I will give thee the opening of the mouth in the midst of them; and they shall know that I am the Lord.
21¶ In that day will I cause the horne of the house of Israel to budde forth, and I will giue thee the opening of the mouth in the midst of them, and they shal know that I am the LORD.
- Psalms 119:13Rank 4 from verse 15
- Psalms 9:14Rank 5 from verse 15
- Exodus 4:11Rank 6 from verse 15
- Ezekiel 3:27Rank 7 from verse 15
27But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.
27But when I speake with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say vnto them; Thus saith the LORD God, He that heareth, let him heare, and he that forbeareth, let him forbeare: for they are a rebellious house.
- 1 Samuel 2:9Rank 8 from verse 15
- Ezekiel 16:63Rank 10 from verse 15
63That thou mayest remember, and be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more because of thy shame, when I am pacified toward thee for all that thou hast done, saith the Lord God.
63That thou mayest remember, and bee confounded, and neuer open thy mouth any more: because of thy shame, when I am pacified toward thee, for all that thou hast done, sayeth the LORD God.
- Matthew 22:12Rank 11 from verse 15
- Genesis 44:16Rank 12 from verse 15
16And Judah said, What shall we say unto my lord? what shall we speak? or how shall we clear ourselves? God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants: behold, we are my lord’s servants, both we, and he also with whom the cup is found.
16And Iudah said, What shall wee say vnto my LORD? what shal we speake? or how shall we cleare our selues? God hath found out the iniquitie of thy seruants: beholde, wee are my lords seruants, both we, and he also with whom the cup is found.
- Romans 3:19Rank 13 from verse 15
19Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
19Now we know that what things soeuer the Law saith, it saith to them who are vnder the Law: that euery mouth may bee stopped, and all the world may become ‖guilty before God.
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Psalms 51:14
Sense 1: To rescue, save, free, or bring safely out of danger or bondage. Sense 2: To hand over, give up, or place into another's power or possession. Sense 3: To bring forth, convey, declare, or commit something to another. Sense 4: To give birth or be delivered of a child.
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bloodguiltiness
The guilt or crime of shedding blood.
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The one true God.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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1. The organ of the mouth used for tasting and speech. 2. Speech, words, or a language. 3. A tongue-shaped projection or arm of land or water.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
To produce musical sounds with the voice; to celebrate, praise, or tell in song.
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righteousness
The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.
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Psalms 51:15
1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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Sense 1: Unclosed, uncovered, or manifest. Sense 2: As a verb, to uncover, reveal, or explain.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: To cause to see; to display, present, point out, or make visible. Sense 2: To reveal, disclose, declare, explain, teach, direct, or make known. Sense 3: To demonstrate, prove, manifest, or make evident. Sense 4: To exercise or perform kindness, mercy, favour, piety, or another stated disposition toward someone. Sense 5: An outward appearance, display, or presentation to view.
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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.
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1. Commendation, thanksgiving, honour, or good report. 2. To commend, thank, honour, or declare excellence.
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51:1HAVE mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
51:1¶ Haue mercie vpon mee, O God, according to thy louing kindnesse: according vnto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
51:2Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
51:2Wash mee throughly from mine iniquitie, and clense me from my sinne.
51:3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
51:3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sinne is euer before mee.
51:4Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
51:4*Against thee, thee onely haue I sinned, and done this euill in thy sight: that thou mightest bee iustified when thou speakest, and be cleare when thou iudgest.
51:5Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
51:5†Behold, I was shapen in iniquitie: and in sinne did my mother conceiue me.
51:6Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
51:6Behold, thou desirest trueth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisedome.
51:7Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
51:7*Purge me with hyssope, and I shalbe cleane: wash me, and I shall be whiter then snow.
51:8Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
51:8Make mee to heare ioy and gladnesse: that the bones which thou hast broken, may reioyce.
51:9Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.
51:9Hide thy face from my sinnes; and blot out all mine iniquities.
51:10Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
51:10‖Create in mee a cleane heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within mee.
51:11Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
51:11Cast mee not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy Spirit from me.
51:12Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
51:12Restore vnto me the ioy of thy saluation: and vphold mee with thy free Spirit.
51:13Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
51:13 Then will I teach transgressours thy wayes, and sinners shalbe conuerted vnto thee.
51:14Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
51:14†Deliuer mee from blood-guiltinesse, O God, thou God of my saluation: and my tongue shall sing alowd of thy righteousnesse.
Selected passage51:15O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
51:15O LORD open thou my lips, and my mouth shall shew foorth thy praise.
Selected passage51:16For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
51:16‖For thou desirest not sacrifice: else would I giue it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
51:17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
51:17*The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
51:18Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
51:18Doe good in thy good pleasure vnto Sion: build thou the walles of Ierusalem.
51:19Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
51:19Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousnesse, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullockes vpon thine altar.