Psalm 51:13
New International Version
Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you.

New Living Translation
Then I will teach your ways to rebels, and they will return to you.

English Standard Version
Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you.

Berean Standard Bible
Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will return to You.

King James Bible
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

New King James Version
Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners shall be converted to You.

New American Standard Bible
Then I will teach wrongdoers Your ways, And sinners will be converted to You.

NASB 1995
Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners will be converted to You.

NASB 1977
Then I will teach transgressors Thy ways, And sinners will be converted to Thee.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners will be converted to You.

Amplified Bible
Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners shall be converted and return to You.

Christian Standard Bible
Then I will teach the rebellious your ways, and sinners will return to you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then I will teach the rebellious Your ways, and sinners will return to You.

American Standard Version
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; And sinners shall be converted unto thee.

Contemporary English Version
I will teach sinners your Law, and they will return to you.

English Revised Version
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Then] I will teach your ways to those who are rebellious, and sinners will return to you.

Good News Translation
Then I will teach sinners your commands, and they will turn back to you.

International Standard Version
Then I will teach transgressors about your ways, and sinners will turn to you.

Majority Standard Bible
Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will return to You.

NET Bible
Then I will teach rebels your merciful ways, and sinners will turn to you.

New Heart English Bible
Then I will teach transgressors your ways. Sinners shall be converted to you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted to thee.

World English Bible
Then I will teach transgressors your ways. Sinners will be converted to you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I teach transgressors Your ways, "" And sinners return to You.

Young's Literal Translation
I teach transgressors Thy ways, And sinners unto Thee do return.

Smith's Literal Translation
I will teach those transgressing, thy ways, and those sinning shall turn back to thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will teach the unjust thy ways: and the wicked shall be converted to thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will teach the unjust your ways, and the impious will be converted to you.

New American Bible
I will teach the wicked your ways, that sinners may return to you.

New Revised Standard Version
Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then will I teach transgressors thy way, and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For I shall teach the evil your road and sinners will turn to you.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then will I teach transgressors Thy ways; And sinners shall return unto Thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and ungodly men shall turn to thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God
12Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit. 13Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will return to You. 14Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness.…

Cross References
Matthew 18:15
If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

James 5:19-20
My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, / consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.

Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

2 Timothy 2:25
He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

Acts 26:18
to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’

1 Peter 2:25
For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

2 Corinthians 5:18-20
All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. / Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.

Romans 15:18
I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,

Colossians 1:28
We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

Ezekiel 18:30-32
Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. / Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live!

Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

Jeremiah 31:18-19
I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God. / After I returned, I repented; and after I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief. I was ashamed and humiliated because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’

Daniel 12:3
Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.

Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.


Treasury of Scripture

Then will I teach transgressors your ways; and sinners shall be converted to you.

Then

Psalm 32:5,8-10
I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah…

Zechariah 3:1-8
And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him…

Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

ways

Psalm 25:4,8
Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths…

Isaiah 2:3
And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Acts 13:10
And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?

converted

Psalm 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

Isaiah 6:10
Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.

Jeremiah 31:18
I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God.

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Psalm 51
1. David prays for remission of sins, whereof he makes a deep confession
6. He prays for sanctification
16. God delights not in sacrifice, but in sincerity
18. He prays for the church














Then
The word "then" serves as a pivotal transition in Psalm 51:13, indicating a sequence of events or a cause-and-effect relationship. In the Hebrew text, this word is often used to denote a response or a result following a preceding action. In the context of Psalm 51, David has just expressed his deep repentance and plea for God's mercy. The use of "then" suggests that after receiving God's forgiveness and cleansing, David is prepared to take action. This highlights the transformative power of God's grace, which not only forgives but also empowers the forgiven to fulfill God's purposes.

I will teach
The phrase "I will teach" reflects a commitment to instruct and guide others. The Hebrew root for "teach" is "lamad," which implies learning through experience and practice. David's intention to teach underscores the importance of sharing personal experiences of God's mercy and forgiveness with others. It suggests that those who have been restored by God have a responsibility to help others understand His ways. This teaching is not merely academic but is rooted in the lived experience of God's transformative grace.

transgressors
"Transgressors" refers to those who have violated God's laws or gone astray. The Hebrew word "pasha" conveys the idea of rebellion or willful disobedience. By choosing to teach transgressors, David acknowledges his own past rebellion and recognizes the universal need for God's mercy. This choice reflects a heart transformed by grace, eager to reach out to others who are in need of the same forgiveness and restoration that he has received.

Your ways
"Your ways" refers to the paths or principles established by God. In Hebrew, "derekh" signifies a road or course of life. David's desire to teach transgressors God's ways indicates a focus on guiding others to live according to divine principles. It emphasizes the importance of aligning one's life with God's will and purposes. This phrase also highlights the contrast between human sinfulness and God's righteous standards, underscoring the need for divine guidance in living a life that pleases God.

so that sinners
The phrase "so that sinners" introduces the purpose or intended outcome of David's teaching. "Sinners" in Hebrew is "chatta'im," referring to those who miss the mark or fall short of God's standards. David's aim is not merely to impart knowledge but to effect change in the lives of those who are estranged from God. This reflects a heart of compassion and a desire for others to experience the same grace and transformation that he has known.

will return to You
"Will return to You" speaks of repentance and restoration. The Hebrew word "shuv" means to turn back or return, indicating a change of direction. David's hope is that through his teaching, sinners will be moved to repent and return to a right relationship with God. This phrase encapsulates the essence of the gospel message: the call to turn away from sin and toward God, who is always ready to forgive and restore. It is a powerful reminder of God's relentless pursuit of His people and His desire for all to come to repentance.

(13) Shall be converted.--Better, shall turn to thee. (See Note Psalm 50:23.)

Verses 13-17. - The psalmist now turns from prayer to promise. If God will grant his petitions, restore him to favour, and renew his spiritual life, then he will make such return as is possible to him. First, he will teach transgressors God's ways (ver. 13). Next, he will extol his righteousness, and show forth his praise(vers. 14, 15). Finally, he will offer him, not bloody sacrifice, but the sacrifice in which he delights - "the sacrifice of a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart" (vers. 16, 17). Such sacrifice, he is sure, God will not despise. Verse 13. - Then will I teach transgressors thy ways. The truly grateful heart cannot be satisfied without making some return to God for his goodness. The most satisfactory return is by deeds, not words. David's determination is to do his best to promote the glory of God by bringing others to salvation, turning them from their own evil ways to the "ways" that God would have them walk in. And sinners shall be converted unto thee. The result, he hopes, will be the conversion to God of many "sinners" (comp. Psalm 32:8).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then I will teach
אֲלַמְּדָ֣ה (’ă·lam·mə·ḏāh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 3925: To exercise in, learn

transgressors
פֹשְׁעִ֣ים (p̄ō·šə·‘îm)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 6586: To break away, trespass, apostatize, quarrel

Your ways,
דְּרָכֶ֑יךָ (də·rā·ḵe·ḵā)
Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

and sinners
וְ֝חַטָּאִ֗ים (wə·ḥaṭ·ṭā·’îm)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 2400: A criminal, one accounted guilty

will return
יָשֽׁוּבוּ׃ (yā·šū·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

to You.
אֵלֶ֥יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to


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