Psalm 51 is David’s heartfelt prayer of repentance after his sin. He pleads for God’s mercy, asking to be cleansed, forgiven, and renewed. David acknowledges that his sin is ultimately against God and confesses his guilt honestly. He asks God to create a clean heart and restore the joy of salvation, recognizing that God desires sincere repentance rather than empty rituals. The psalm emphasizes that God welcomes a broken and contrite heart and offers forgiveness and restoration.
