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The "Prayer of David" refers to several instances in the Old Testament where King David, the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart, communicates with God through prayer. These prayers are found primarily in the Book of Psalms, which is traditionally attributed to David, and in other historical books of the Old Testament. David's prayers are characterized by their depth of emotion, sincerity, and reliance on God's faithfulness and mercy.

Key Prayers of David:

1. Psalm 51: One of the most famous prayers of David, Psalm 51 is a heartfelt plea for mercy and forgiveness following his sin with Bathsheba. David acknowledges his transgressions and seeks cleansing from God. He prays, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me" (Psalm 51:10). This prayer exemplifies true repentance and the desire for spiritual renewal.

2. Psalm 23: Known as the Shepherd's Psalm, this prayer reflects David's trust in God's provision and protection. David declares, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want" (Psalm 23:1). This psalm is a profound expression of faith and confidence in God's guidance through life's challenges.

3. Psalm 86: In this prayer, David seeks God's help and protection against his enemies. He appeals to God's character, saying, "For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You" (Psalm 86:5). This prayer highlights David's reliance on God's steadfast love and faithfulness.

4. 2 Samuel 7:18-29: After receiving God's promise of an everlasting dynasty, David offers a prayer of thanksgiving and humility. He begins, "Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far?" (2 Samuel 7:18). This prayer acknowledges God's sovereignty and grace in David's life and the future of Israel.

5. Psalm 139: This prayer is a meditation on God's omniscience and omnipresence. David marvels at God's intimate knowledge of him, stating, "You have searched me, O LORD, and You know me" (Psalm 139:1). The psalm concludes with a request for God to lead him in the way everlasting.

Themes in David's Prayers:

· Repentance and Forgiveness: David's prayers often include confessions of sin and requests for God's mercy, demonstrating the importance of repentance in the believer's life.

· Trust and Dependence: David consistently expresses his reliance on God for protection, guidance, and provision, illustrating a deep trust in God's character and promises.

· Praise and Worship: Many of David's prayers are filled with adoration and praise for God's greatness, reflecting a heart of worship and gratitude.

· Covenant Relationship: David's prayers frequently reference God's covenant with Israel, underscoring the special relationship between God and His chosen people.

David's prayers serve as a model for believers, showcasing a life of faith marked by honest communication with God, a deep understanding of His attributes, and a commitment to living in accordance with His will.

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Psalm 51:1-17
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving kindness: according to the multitude of your tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
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David's Dying Prayer
... David's Dying Prayer. A Sermon (No.129). ... But David intended this prayer in another
sense. "Let the whole earth be filled with his glory. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/davids dying prayer.htm

David's Gratitude
... Here, too, we may note the two instances, in this verse, of what runs through the
whole prayer,"David's avoidance of using 'I.' Except in the lowly 'What am I ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/davids gratitude.htm

David's Sin.
... And David wrote a prayer of repentance for his sin. It is the fifty-first Psalm,
and has been the prayer of penitent souls for nearly three thousand years. ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xxiv davids sin.htm

The Psalms of David
... Prayer and faith of persecuted saints; or, Imprecations mixed with charity. ... Second
Part. Love to enemies; or, The love of Christ to sinners typified in David. ...
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Introduction
... she was speaking in her heart' when she perservered in prayer before the Lord; and
in Psalms, the seventeenth psalm is entitled "A prayer of David," and the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/origen/origen on prayer/chapter one introduction.htm

David's Cry for Purity
... That is what David longs for in this prayer; and the connection of these two meanings
of the word is worth pointing out in a sermon, for the sake of the great ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/davids cry for purity.htm

A Prayer for Pardon and Its Plea
... Thousands of years have passed since David, if he was the Psalmist, offered this
prayer; and you and I can look back to the blessed old story of his forgiveness ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/a prayer for pardon and.htm

Psalm XVII.
... Psalm XVII. A prayer of David himself. 1. This prayer must be assigned to the Person
of the Lord, with the addition of the Church, which is His body. ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xvii.htm

"And Watch unto Prayer. "
... He lived the natural life of a Christian by faith. So David says, "I gave myself
unto prayer," he opposes this unto all that his enemies do against him. ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xxi and watch unto.htm

Of Prayer --A Perpetual Exercise of Faith. The Daily Benefits ...
... Here we may refer to the prayer of David, "Awake for me to the judgment that thou
hast commanded," (Ps.7:6); for he reminds us that he had received special ...
/.../the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 20 of prayera perpetual.htm