1. Psalm 51:1 (ESV)
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Theme and points for Psalm 51:1

Psalm 51:1 (ESV)

1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.

With his sin on his mind, David boldly calls on the God of all mercy.

  1. When did David pray?

  2. What did David pray?

  3. Why did David publish his prayer?

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