Author: David
Type: penitencial
Este salmo es de carácter penitencial, expresando un arrepentimiento profundo y sincero por los pecados cometidos. Es una oración que busca la misericordia de Dios, pidiendo renovación, perdón y un corazón limpio, guiado por la convicción de que solo en Él encontramos verdadera esperanza y restauración.
Text of Psalm 51
1Have mercy on me, O God, according to your deep compassion; wipe away my sins with your boundless mercy.
2For I am aware of my transgressions; my sins are always before me.
3Against you alone have I sinned, doing what is wrong in your sight.
4You are justified when you speak, and pure when you judge.
5I was born in sin; from my mother’s womb, I have been guilty of wrong.
6You desire truth within me; make my hidden faults known.
7Wash me thoroughly, and I will be clean; cleanse me from my sins.
8Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have broken rejoice.
9Hide your face from my sins, and wipe away all my guilt.
10Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
11Do not cast me away from your presence; do not take your Holy Spirit from me.
12Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me.
13Then I will teach others your ways, sinners will turn back to you.
14Save me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness.
15Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.
16For you do not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you are not pleased with burnt offerings.
17The sacrifices that please you are a broken spirit; a humbled, contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
Structure and movement of the psalm
Hebrew vocabulary of Psalm 51
When to pray this psalm
- Al buscar perdón después de haber pecado o hacer una confesión sincera.
- En momentos de desesperación espiritual, pidiendo renovación y misericordia divina.
- Durante el tiempo de Cuaresma o de preparación litúrgica para la Pascua.
- En momentos de arrepentimiento personal o comunitario, buscando una transformación interior.
Liturgical connection
Spiritual reflection
Closing prayer
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