Salem Baptist Church

Some Psalms transcend their place in the book, achieving a level of inspiration and affection that sets them apart: Psalm 1, Psalm 23, Psalm 100, Psalm 139, for example. Psalm 51 is among these ancient songs that transcend. The setting of the Psalm is the aftermath of David’s biggest moral failure, his sin with Bathsheba, and the resulting cover-up and tragic outcome. As his world crumbled around him David enters a time of repentance, and Psalm 51 is the song issuing forth. It is painful and powerful and just what we need to hear!