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God's Standard: Inner Purity
Commentators stress that God is not satisfied with mere outward morality. He 'desires truth in the inward parts.' This means He looks for genuine sincerity, holiness, and integrity in the deepest, most hidden places of our hearts and minds. This divine standard contrasts sharply with our human tendency to focus only on external actions.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 51:6
18th Century
Theologian
Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts - The word rendered “desirest,” means to have pleasure in, to delight in; and the idea…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 51:6
19th Century
Bishop
Truth. —Or, faithfulness.
Inward parts. —The Hebrew word is found only once elsewhere ([Reference …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 51:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 51:6
16th Century
Theologian
Behold, thou hast desired truth, etc. This verse confirms the remark we already made: that David was far from seeking to invent an apology…
John Gill
On Psalms 51:6
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts
With delight and pleasure, as the word F4 signifies: meani…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 51:1–6
17th Century
Minister
David, being convinced of his sin, poured out his soul to God in prayer for mercy and grace. Where should backsliding children return, but to the L…