Psalms 51:18
“Doe good in thy good pleasure vnto Sion: build thou the walles of Ierusalem.”
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Psalms 51:18 Context
16For thou desirest not sacrifice: else would I giue it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. 17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. 18Doe good in thy good pleasure vnto Sion: build thou the walles of Ierusalem. 19Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousnesse, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullockes vpon thine altar.
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Other Translations
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
- King James Version
By Your favor do good to Zion; Build the walls of Jerusalem.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: Build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Do good to Zion in your good pleasure, building up the walls of Jerusalem.
- Basic English Bible
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion; build the walls of Jerusalem.
- Darby Bible
Do good in thy good pleasure to Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
- Webster's Bible
Do well in your good pleasure to Zion. Build the walls of Jerusalem.
- World English Bible
Do good in Thy good pleasure with Zion, Thou dost build the walls of Jerusalem.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(51:20) Do good in Thy favour unto Zion; build Thou the walls of Jerusalem.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
By Your favor do good to Zion; Build the walls of Jerusalem.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: Build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Do good to Zion in your good pleasure, building up the walls of Jerusalem.
- Basic English Bible
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion; build the walls of Jerusalem.
- Darby Bible
Do good in thy good pleasure to Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
- Webster's Bible
Do well in your good pleasure to Zion. Build the walls of Jerusalem.
- World English Bible
Do good in Thy good pleasure with Zion, Thou dost build the walls of Jerusalem.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(51:20) Do good in Thy favour unto Zion; build Thou the walls of Jerusalem.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 51:18
51:18 Good pleasure - Thy free and rich mercy. Build - Perfect the walls and buildings of that city, and especially let the temple be built, notwithstanding my sins.