Psalms 51:12 meaning and explanation

Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit.

Psalms 51:12, Berean Standard Bible

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Psalm 51 is David's prayer after the prophet Nathan confronted him over his adultery with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11 to 12). In verse 12 David asks God to bring back the joy of being saved and to hold him up with a willing spirit.

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