What does Psalm 51:8 mean?

Psalm 51:8 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 51:8 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

6Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

7Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

8Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

9Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.

10Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

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