New International VersionYet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place.
New Living TranslationBut you desire honesty from the womb, teaching me wisdom even there.
English Standard VersionBehold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.
Berean Standard BibleSurely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
King James BibleBehold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
New King James VersionBehold, You desire truth in the inward parts, And in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom.
New American Standard BibleBehold, You desire truth in the innermost being, And in secret You will make wisdom known to me.
NASB 1995Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, And in the hidden part You will make me know wisdom.
NASB 1977Behold, Thou dost desire truth in the innermost being, And in the hidden part Thou wilt make me know wisdom.
Legacy Standard BibleBehold, You delight in truth in the innermost being, And in the hidden part You will make me know wisdom.
Amplified BibleBehold, You desire truth in the innermost being, And in the hidden part [of my heart] You will make me know wisdom.
Christian Standard BibleSurely you desire integrity in the inner self, and you teach me wisdom deep within.
Holman Christian Standard BibleSurely You desire integrity in the inner self, and You teach me wisdom deep within.
American Standard VersionBehold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts; And in the hidden part thou wilt make me to know wisdom.
Contemporary English VersionBut you want complete honesty, so teach me true wisdom.
English Revised VersionBehold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationYet, you desire truth and sincerity. Deep down inside me you teach me wisdom.
Good News TranslationSincerity and truth are what you require; fill my mind with your wisdom.
International Standard VersionIndeed, you are pleased with truth in the inner person, and you will teach me wisdom in my innermost parts.
NET BibleLook, you desire integrity in the inner man; you want me to possess wisdom.
New Heart English BibleLook, you desire truth in the inward parts. You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
Webster's Bible TranslationBehold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSurely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
World English BibleBehold, you desire truth in the inward parts. You teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, You have desired truth in the inward parts, "" And in the hidden part You cause me to know Wisdom.
Young's Literal Translation Lo, truth Thou hast desired in the inward parts, And in the hidden part Wisdom Thou causest me to know.
Smith's Literal TranslationBehold, thou didst delight in truth in the reins, and in bidden things thou wilt cause me to know wisdom. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor behold thou hast loved truth: the uncertain and hidden things of thy wisdom thou hast made manifest to me.
Catholic Public Domain VersionFor behold, you have loved truth. The obscure and hidden things of your wisdom, you have manifested to me.
New American Bible Behold, you desire true sincerity; and secretly you teach me wisdom.
New Revised Standard Version You desire truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible Behold, thou desirest truth, and the hidden things of thy wisdom thou hast made known to me.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But you have desired the truth and you have shown me the hidden things of your wisdom.OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917 Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts; Make me, therefore, to know wisdom in mine inmost heart.
Brenton Septuagint Translation For, behold, thou lovest truth: thou hast manifested to me the secret and hidden things of thy wisdom.
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Context Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God… 5Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. 6SurelyYou desiretruthin the inmost being;You teach mewisdomin the inmost place.7Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.…
Cross References Jeremiah 31:33“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.
Ezekiel 36:26-27I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.
John 4:24God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”
Hebrews 10:16“This is the covenant I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their hearts and inscribe them on their minds.”
James 1:5Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Proverbs 2:6For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
1 John 3:18-19Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. / And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:
Romans 2:29No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.
1 Samuel 16:7But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”
Matthew 5:8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
1 Corinthians 2:10But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.
Colossians 3:10and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
Ephesians 4:24and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
1 Peter 1:22Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.
Isaiah 26:9My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.
Treasury of Scripture Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part you shall make me to know wisdom. Behold Psalm 26:2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. Psalm 125:4 Do good, O LORD, untothose that be good, and tothem that are upright in their hearts. Genesis 20:5,6 Said he not unto me, Sheis my sister? and she, even she herself said, Heis my brother: in the integrity of my heart and innocency of my hands have I done this… inward Psalm 5:9 Forthere is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward partis very wickedness; their throatis an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue. 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: forthe LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. Job 38:36 Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart? in the hidden Job 32:8 Butthere is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. Jeremiah 31:33 But thisshall 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. 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. Jump to Previous CausestDesireDesiredDesirestHeartHiddenInmostInnermostInwardPartPartsSecretSecretsSoulTeachTrue.TruthWiltWisdomJump to Next CausestDesireDesiredDesirestHeartHiddenInmostInnermostInwardPartPartsSecretSecretsSoulTeachTrue.TruthWiltWisdomPsalm 51 1.David prays for remission of sins, whereof he makes a deep confession6.He prays for sanctification16.God delights not in sacrifice, but in sincerity18.He prays for the churchSurely You desire truth in the inmost being;This phrase emphasizes God's desire for authenticity and integrity at the deepest level of a person's heart. In biblical context, the "inmost being" refers to the core of one's moral and spiritual life. The Hebrew word for "truth" here is "emet," which implies faithfulness, reliability, and sincerity. This aligns with the biblical theme that God values inner purity over outward religious rituals ( 1 Samuel 16:7). The call for truth in the inmost being reflects the need for genuine repentance and transformation, as seen in David's plea for forgiveness after his sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11-12). This desire for inner truth is echoed in Jesus' teachings, where He emphasizes the importance of the heart's condition over mere external compliance ( Matthew 5:8). You teach me wisdom in the inmost place. The phrase highlights the divine role in imparting wisdom, which is more than just knowledge; it is the ability to live righteously and make godly decisions. The "inmost place" suggests a deep, personal, and intimate level of understanding that God imparts to those who seek Him. This wisdom is not merely intellectual but is transformative, affecting one's character and actions. The connection to other scriptures, such asProverbs 2:6, where it states that the Lord gives wisdom, reinforces the idea that true wisdom comes from God. This wisdom is also seen as a type of Christ, who is described as the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24). The impartation of wisdom in the inmost place signifies a profound internal change, aligning one's heart with God's will, much like the new covenant promise of God writing His law on the hearts of His people (Jeremiah 31:33). Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 51, King David wrote this psalm as a confession and plea for mercy after his sin with Bathsheba. It reflects his deep repentance and desire for inner transformation. 2. BathshebaThe woman with whom David committed adultery, leading to a series of events that included the murder of her husband, Uriah, and the eventual confrontation by the prophet Nathan. 3. Nathan the ProphetThe prophet who confronted David about his sin, leading to David's repentance and the writing of Psalm 51. 4. JerusalemThe city where David reigned as king and where these events took place. 5. GodThe central figure to whom David directs his confession and plea for forgiveness, emphasizing God's desire for truth and wisdom in the heart. Teaching Points Inner Truth and IntegrityGod desires truth in our innermost being, which means living with integrity and honesty before Him. This involves acknowledging our sins and seeking His truth to transform our hearts. Wisdom from GodTrue wisdom comes from God and is taught in the depths of our being. We should seek His wisdom through prayer, study of Scripture, and openness to His teaching. Repentance and RenewalLike David, we must come to God with a repentant heart, seeking His forgiveness and the renewal of our spirit. This involves a sincere desire for change and alignment with God's will. Heart TransformationThe focus on the inmost being suggests that God is concerned with our heart's condition. We should prioritize spiritual growth and transformation over mere external compliance. God's FaithfulnessDespite our failures, God is faithful to teach and guide us when we turn to Him. His desire for truth and wisdom in our hearts is a testament to His commitment to our spiritual well-being. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 51
How can you inscribe mercy and truth in your heart?
What defines the conscience?
How does a lamp guide my path?
Throughout 2 Corinthians 4, aren’t these grand spiritual claims inconsistent with more concrete Old Testament narratives that focus on tangible signs and wonders?(6) Truth.--Or, faithfulness.Inward parts.--The Hebrew word is found only once besides (Job 38:36), where it is in parallelism with "heart." The sincerity and true self-discernment which God requires can only come of spiritual insight, or, as the last clause states it, divine instruction. Verse 6. - Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts (comp. Job 38:36). God requires not merely such purity as might be attained by the use of legal and ritual methods; but true inward purity of thought and heart, which is a very different matter. And in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom; rather, do thou make me. An optative, according to Professor Cheyne. The meaning is, "As nothing will content thee but this perfect, inward purity, do thou give me into my heart its fundamental principle-wisdom, or the fear of God."
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Hebrew Surelyהֵן־(hên-)Interjection Strong's 2005:Lo! behold!You desireחָפַ֣צְתָּ(ḥā·p̄aṣ·tā)Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 2654:To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desiretruthאֱ֭מֶת(’ĕ·meṯ)Noun - feminine singular Strong's 571:Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthinessin the inmost being;בַטֻּח֑וֹת(ḇaṭ·ṭu·ḥō·wṯ)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2910:The kidneys, the inmost thoughtYou teach meתוֹדִיעֵֽנִי׃(ṯō·w·ḏî·‘ê·nî)Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3045:To knowwisdomחָכְמָ֥ה(ḥāḵ·māh)Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451:Wisdomin the inmost place.וּ֝בְסָתֻ֗ם(ū·ḇə·sā·ṯum)Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 5640:To stop up, to repair, to keep secret
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