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| Chapter XVIII.—David as an example of humility.
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Chapter XVIII.—David as an example of
humility.
But what shall we say concerning David, to whom
such testimony was borne, and of whom80
| 80 Or, as some render, “to whom.” |
God said, “I have found a man after Mine own heart, David the son
of Jesse; and in everlasting mercy have I anointed him?”81
Yet this very man saith to God, “Have
mercy on me, O Lord, according to Thy great mercy; and according to the
multitude of Thy compassions, blot out my transgression. Wash me still
more from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my
iniquity, and my sin is ever before me. Against Thee only have I sinned,
and done that which was evil in Thy sight; that Thou mayest be justified
in Thy sayings, and mayest overcome when Thou82
| 82 Or, “when Thou judgest.”
| art judged. For, behold, I was conceived in transgressions, and
in my sins did my mother conceive me. For, behold, Thou hast loved truth;
the secret and hidden things of wisdom hast Thou shown me. Thou shalt
sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed; Thou shalt wash me, and
I shall be whiter than snow. Thou shalt make me to hear joy and gladness;
my bones, which have been humbled, shall exult. Turn away Thy face from
my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O
God, and renew a right spirit within me.83
| 83 Literally, “in my inwards.” | Cast
me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation, and establish me by Thy governing
Spirit. I will teach transgressors Thy ways, and the ungodly shall be
converted unto Thee. Deliver me from blood-guiltiness,84
O God, the God of my salvation: my tongue shall exult in Thy
righteousness. O Lord, Thou shalt open my mouth, and my lips shall show
forth Thy praise. For if Thou hadst desired sacrifice, I would have given
it; Thou wilt not delight in burnt-offerings. The sacrifice [acceptable]
to God is a bruised spirit; a broken and a contrite heart God will not
despise.”85
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