Overview - Psalms 51
01 David prays for remission of sins, whereof he makes a deep confession.
06 He prays for sanctification.
16 God delights not in sacrifice, but in sincerity.
18 He prays for the church
Psalms 51:6a - Surely you desire truth in the inner parts;
Psalms 51:10 - Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalms 51:17 -The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
Humility is the prerequisite for honor (Prov 15:33; 18:12; 22:4; 29:23) and physical blessing (Psalm 37:11; Matt 5:5).