Psalm 51:12
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Cross-reference
Psalm 85:6-8 pleads for revival and joy in God's salvation — the same restoration David asks for in Psalm 51:12.
Psalm 119:116 directly asks 'Uphold me' as David does, reinforcing the plea for God's sustaining support.
Psalm 9:14 expresses rejoicing in God's salvation — the same joy David asks to be restored in his plea for forgiveness.
Psalm 23:3 says God restores the soul — directly echoing David's request for restored joy and being upheld by God's Spirit.
Psalm 37:17 says the LORD upholds the righteous — directly matching David's plea to be upheld with a free spirit.
Psalm 86:4 asks God to 'rejoice the soul' of His servant — paralleling David's request for restored joy and being upheld.
In Psalm 119:117, the psalmist similarly asks to be held up to keep God's statutes, echoing the plea for upholding in Psalm 51:12.
Psalm 13:5 also speaks of rejoicing in God's salvation, showing a consistent theme of joy in deliverance.
In Isaiah 41:10, God promises to uphold with His righteous right hand, directly answering the plea for being upheld in Psalm 51:12.
Isaiah 57:18 promises God will heal and restore comfort — exactly what David pleads for in Psalm 51:12.
Isaiah 61:10 directly rejoices in being clothed with salvation, closely mirroring the 'joy of your salvation' David seeks.
Jeremiah 31:9-14 describes God turning mourning into joy and restoring His people — the same restoration of joy David seeks.
In Jude 1:24, God is able to keep believers from stumbling, directly answering the prayer for upholding in Psalm 51:12.
Isaiah 57:17 describes God hiding His face due to sin — the very reason David needs restoration of joy in Psalm 51:12.
In Luke 22:32, Jesus prays for Peter's restoration and commission to strengthen others, echoing David's plea for restoration and a willing spirit.
Job 29:2 expresses longing for past days of God's care — similar to David's plea for restored joy of salvation.