Psalms
“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.”
Psalms 51:1
Psalms 51:1 (KJV) speaks to repentance, God's mercy, and forgiveness of sin — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
Proverbs 28:13“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”
John 8:11“For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.”
Psalms 25:11“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9“But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Matthew 9:13“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”
Isaiah 1:18
Common questions
What does Psalms 51:1 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 51:1 reads: "Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions." The verse speaks to repentance, God's mercy, and forgiveness of sin. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 51 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 51:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions." is Psalms 51:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 51.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 51:1?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 51:1 include Proverbs 28:13, John 8:11, and Psalms 25:11. Reading them alongside Psalms 51:1 deepens the theme of repentance.
How can I pray with Psalms 51:1?
Read Psalms 51:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.