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Psalm 51 (Wisdom In The Secret Heart)
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Aug 13, 2026 updated
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Shane & Shane's 'Psalm 51 (Wisdom in the Secret Heart)' is a worship song that directly adapts the biblical Psalm 51, David's prayer of repentance after his sin with Bathsheba. The lyrics express deep confession, acknowledging iniquity and guilt before God, and plead for cleansing, a renewed spirit, and the restoration of salvation's joy. The song emphasizes God's graciousness and mercy, and it asks for wisdom in the secret heart, reflecting a desire for inner transformation and a life that proclaims God's praise. It is a heartfelt prayer of surrender and dependence on God's forgiveness.
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Behold I was brought forth in iniquity
And in sin and my mother conceived me
Behold you delight in the truth and the inward me
And you teach me, wisdom in the secret heart
Our sins not far but right in front of me
Against you and you alone God I am guilty
Wash me thoroughly cleanse me from iniquity
And teach me, wisdom in the secret heart
Create in me a clean heart, oh God
Renew a right spirit within me, oh God
Cast me not away from Your presence
Take not Your Holy Spirit
Restore in me the joy of Your salvation
And teach me, wisdom in the secret heart
Send me the chief of sinners to proclaim
Come be forgiven the sin of the lamb of God was slain
Open my lips and my mouth will declare your endless praise
And teach me, wisdom in the secret heart
Create in me a clean heart, oh God
Renew a right spirit within me, oh God
Cast me not away from Your presence
Take not Your Holy Spirit
Restore in me the joy of Your salvation
And teach me, wisdom in the secret heart
Wisdom in the secret heart
The Lord is gracious
And slow to anger
Rich in love, He is good to all
Good to all
Create in me a clean heart, oh God
Renew a right spirit within me, oh God
Cast me not away from Your presence
Take not Your Holy Spirit
Restore in me the joy of Your salvation
And teach me, wisdom in the secret heart
Wisdom in the secret heart