Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Wash me—Purity as well as pardon is desired by true penitents.
On the occasion, compare II Samuel 11:12. The Psalm illustrates true repentance, in which are comprised conviction, confession, sorrow, prayer for mercy, and purposes of amendment, and it is accompanied by a lively faith. (Psa. 51:1-19)
A plea for mercy is a confession of guilt.
blot out—as from a register.
transgressions—literally, "rebellions" (Psalms 19:13; Psalms 32:1).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Psalms 51:2:
Leviticus 14:5-9
Isaiah 1:16
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