Psalm 51:8

Good News Translation

Let me hear the sounds of joy and gladness; and though you have crushed me and broken me, I will be happy once again.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know that you test everyone's heart and are pleased with people of integrity. In honesty and sincerity I have willingly given all this to you, and I have seen how your people who are gathered here have been happy to bring offerings to you.

Psalm 13:5

I rely on your constant love; I will be glad, because you will rescue me.

Psalm 30:11

You have changed my sadness into a joyful dance; you have taken away my sorrow and surrounded me with joy.

Psalm 35:10

With all my heart I will say to the Lord, “There is no one like you. You protect the weak from the strong, the poor from the oppressor.”

Psalm 38:3

Because of your anger, I am in great pain; my whole body is diseased because of my sins.

Isaiah 35:10

They will reach Jerusalem with gladness, singing and shouting for joy. They will be happy forever, forever free from sorrow and grief.

Jeremiah 5:3

Surely the Lord looks for faithfulness. He struck you, but you paid no attention; he crushed you, but you refused to learn. You were stubborn and would not turn from your sins.

Matthew 5:4

“Happy are those who mourn; God will comfort them!

Luke 4:18

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has chosen me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed