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Barnes' Notes on Psalms 51:9

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Hide thy face from my sins - That is, Do not look on them; avert thy face from them; do not regard them. Compare the notes at Psalms 13:1. And blot out all mine iniquities - Take them entirely away. Let the account be erased, cancelled, destroyed. See the notes at Psalms 51:1. return to 'Top of Page'
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