Gods Mercy

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Have Mercy Upon Me

“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: According unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.”

The cry, "Have mercy upon me, O Lord," is one of the deepest cries of the human heart, famously rooted in Psalm 51 and Psalm 6. It is a plea for grace, healing, and forgiveness when facing weakness, guilt, or heavy burdens.

If you are carrying a heavy burden, going through a difficult season, or just need a moment of quiet reflection, these words remind us that we are never alone in our struggles.

We’re here to support you in whatever way you need right now. We can:

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‭‭Psalm‬ ‭6‬:‭2‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.”

These words are the opening line of Psalm 51, a famous prayer of repentance and plea for forgiveness. Traditionally attributed to King David, it is a heartfelt cry for grace, a "clean heart," and a restored

relationship with God.

The opening verses of this passage express a deep trust in God’s character:

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Psalm‬ ‭51‬:‭1‬-‭19‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: According unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: And my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: That thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; And in sin did my mother conceive me. 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 clean: Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness; That the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Hide 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. Cast me not away from thy presence; And take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; And sinners shall be converted unto thee. Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: And my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. O Lord, open thou my lips; And my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: Build thou the walls of Jerusalem. Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: Then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.”

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Psalm‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, Neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed. My soul is also sore vexed: But thou, O LORD, how long? Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: Oh save me for thy mercies' sake. For in death there is no remembrance of thee: In the grave who shall give thee thanks? I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. Mine eye is consumed because of grief; It waxeth old because of all mine enemies. Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; For the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping. The LORD hath heard my supplication; The LORD will receive my prayer. Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: Let them return and be ashamed suddenly.”