Psalms 51:8
Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
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
Make me to hear joy and gladness, That the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
Thou causest me to hear joy and gladness, Thou makest joyful bones Thou hast bruised.
Make me full of joy and rapture; so that the bones which have been broken may be glad.
Cross References
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.
Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
All my bones shall say, Lord, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too …
There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because …
My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?