Psalms · Chapter 51 · Forgiveness
Psalms 51:10 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me."
KJV · King James Version
"Create1254 in me a clean2889 heart3820, O God430; and renew2318 a right3559 spirit7307 within7130 me. right: or, constant"
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses and, constant. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Psalms 51:10 in Psalms 51
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalms 51:10 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 51. Read the full chapter →
- v.8 Let me hear joy and gladness, That the bones which you have broken may rejoice.
- v.9 Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all of my iniquities.
- v.10 Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.
- v.11 Don’t throw me from your presence, and don’t take your holy Spirit from me.
- v.12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit.
Book background
About the Book of Psalms
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Hebrew poetry
- Author
- David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
- Date written
- c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
- Audience
- All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
- Chapters
- 150
The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.
Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.
Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Psalms 51:10
Psalms 51:10 contains 14 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
Create in me a clean heart
CIMACH
- 2
O God
OG
- 3
Renew a right spirit within me.
RARSWM
Frequently asked
FAQ about Psalms 51:10
What does Psalms 51:10 say?
Psalms 51:10 reads: "Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me." — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Psalms 51:10 in?
Psalms 51:10 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.
What is Psalms 51:10 about?
Psalms 51:10 is primarily a Bible verse about Forgiveness, with related themes including Prayer. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Psalms 51:10 in WEB and KJV?
Psalms 51:10 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Create1254 in me a clean2889 heart3820, O God430; and renew2318 a right3559 spirit7307 within7130 me. right: or, constant". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Psalms 51:10?
Psalms 51:10 is 14 words in the WEB translation (66 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 4 seconds.
How can I memorise Psalms 51:10?
To memorise Psalms 51:10, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Psalms 51:10 matter in Psalms?
The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other. Psalms 51:10 sits within this larger story — Psalms as a whole emphasises worship, lament, trust.
How can I apply Psalms 51:10 today?
Many readers use Psalms 51:10 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Psalms 51:10 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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Romans 5:8
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1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
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Ephesians 4:32
“And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”
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2 Chronicles 7:14
“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, will fo…”
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Matthew 5:44
“But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,”
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James 5:16
“Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.”
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1 Peter 4:8
“And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.”
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Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
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Psalms 103:12
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Romans 3:23
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
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