Psalms 51:6
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 51
“Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.”Psalms 51:6
What Does Psalms 51:6 Mean?
Psalms 51:6 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 51, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom, Truth, and Integrity.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 51:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 4:8“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”1 Samuel 16:7“But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”Psalms 15:2“He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.”Job 38:36“Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?”Matthew 5:8“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”Romans 7:22“For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:”1 Peter 3:4“But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.”Proverbs 2:6“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”Luke 11:39“And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.”1 Chronicles 29:17“I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.”Jeremiah 5:3“O LORD, are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock; they have refused to return.”Jeremiah 32:40“And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.”John 4:23“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.”Job 32:8“But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.”Psalms 5:9“For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.”Psalms 26:2“Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.”Jeremiah 31:33“But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.”2 Chronicles 31:20“And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God.”Psalms 51:16“For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.”Proverbs 2:21“For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.”
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