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1 Clement

1 Clement — J. B. Lightfoot 1891 English translation

Unverified edition · Chapter 18

Reading language: eng · Original language (catalog): Ancient source language(s)

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1 Clement 18:1

But what must we say of David that obtained a good report? of whom God said, I have found a man after My heart, David the son of Jesse: with eternal mercy have I anointed him.

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1 Clement 18:2

Yet he too saith unto God Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy great mercy; and according to the multitude of Thy compassions, blot out mine iniquity.

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1 Clement 18:3

Wash me yet more from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge mine iniquity, and my sin is ever before me. Against Thee only did I sin, and I wrought evil in Thy sight; that Thou mayest be justified in Thy words, and mayest conquer in Thy pleading.

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1 Clement 18:4

For behold, in iniquities was I conceived, and in sins did my mother bear me. For behold Thou hast loved truth: the dark and hidden things of Thy wisdom hast Thou showed unto me.

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1 Clement 18:5

Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be made clean. Thou shalt wash me, and I shall become whiter than snow.

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1 Clement 18:6

Thou shalt make me to hear of joy and gladness. The bones which have been humbled shall rejoice.

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1 Clement 18:7

Turn away Thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.

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1 Clement 18:8

Make a clean heart within me, O God, and renew a right spirit in mine inmost parts. Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.

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1 Clement 18:9

Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and strengthen me with a princely spirit.

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1 Clement 18:10

I will teach sinners Thy ways, and godless men shall be converted unto Thee.

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1 Clement 18:11

Deliver me from blood guiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation. My tongue shall rejoice in Thy righteousness.

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1 Clement 18:12

Lord, Thou shalt open my mouth, and my lips shall declare Thy praise.

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1 Clement 18:13

For, if Thou hadst desired sacrifice, I would have given it: in whole burnt offerings Thou wilt have no pleasure.

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1 Clement 18:14

A sacrifice unto God is a contrite spirit; a contrite and humbled heart God will not despise.

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