Psalms 51:6
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 51 connects to 10 cross-references. A penitential lament of David attributed to his encounter with Nathan after the Bathsheba affair — the most celebrated of the seven penitential psalms. David confesses sin done against God alone, asks for cleansing with hyssop, and prays for a …
Other Translations
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts; And in the hidden part thou wilt make me to know wisdom.
Lo, truth Thou hast desired in the inward parts, And in the hidden part Wisdom Thou causest me to know.
Your desire is for what is true in the inner parts: in the secrets of my soul you will give me knowledge of wisdom.
Cross References
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of …
And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them …
But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the …
O Lord, are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; thou hast …
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the …
And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; …
Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I …
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, …