## Psalm 051 Translation Questions ##

Q? Why does David say that God should have mercy on him?

A. He says God should have mercy because of his covenant faithfulness. [51:1]

Q? Against whom does David say he has sinned?

A. He says he has sinned against God, and only against God. [51:4]

Q? When does David say that his sin began?

A. He says he was born in iniquity, and as soon as his mother conceived him, he was in sin. [51:5]

Q? What does David ask God to do so that he may be purified?

A. He asks God to purify him with hyssop so he will be clean, and to wash him so he will be whiter than snow. [51:7]

Q? What does David ask God to create and renew in him?

A. He asks God to create in him a clean heart, and to renew a right spirit within him. [51:10]

Q? What does David ask God to not do to him?

A. He asks God not to drive him away from his presence, and to not take his holy Spirit from him. [51:11]

Q? What sin does David ask God to forgive?

A. He asks God to forgive him for shedding blood. [51:14]

Q? What are the sacrifices of God?

A. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. He will not despise a broken and a contrite heart." [51:17]

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