This is a prayer of confession of David. We all know David. David was a man close to God, yet he sinned gravely. Once he saw a beautiful woman bathing, named Bathsheba. Bathsheba was already married to Uriah. Nevertheless, David took her in and committed adultery. To make matters worst, David plotted the death of Uriah. (See II Samuel 11:2-27). So indirectly, David also committed the sin of murder. God was very angry and sent the prophet Nathan to rebuke David. David realized how dreadfully he had sinned, confessed, and asked forgiveness from God. This psalm shows how deep his repentance was, how he cried out to God, how much he valued the forgiveness of God.
             v. 1 What are the usual reactions a man has after he has sinned? Contrast with the reaction of David in this Psalm.
             Some blame others. (David could have blamed Bathsheba for tempting him).
             Some try to avoid God. (David could have tried to avoid God by refusing to see prophet, Nathan).
             Some try to give offerings to God, hoping to take away God's anger; like giving more contributions, etc.
             But David did not do any of the above.
             A true Christian has only one recourse, and that is to cry out like David in verse 1: "Lord, have mercy on me".
             vv. 3-4 When a man wants forgiveness, what are the necessary conditions?
             He must know that he has sinned. (v. 3)
             He must specify what sin he has committed. (v. 4) "....commit this sin before Thine eyes" (v. 4)
             When we confess our sins, we often say generally:
             "Lord, forgive all my sins"; but if we are not clear on what those sins are, how can we be forgiven?
             vv. 7-15 When a man's sin had been forgiven, what are the results in his life?
             The bones which thou has broken may rejoice (v. 8)
             (When we have sinned, we fell burdened with a heavy load. We feel depressed and tired. We feel as if our wh
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