Psalms 6:8

"Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity;

For Jehovah hath heard the voice of my weeping."

The first clause here was quoted verbatim by our Lord himself, as noted in two of the gospels (Matthew 7:23; Luke 13:27).

The proximity of David's separating himself from evil doers to the statement that Jehovah had indeed heard his prayers, suggests the possibility of a relationship between the events. It is mentioned first that David put away the workers of iniquity; and, although it is made to be a result of Jehovah's having forgiven him, there could have been a somewhat closer connection as well. Getting rid of evil companions is a very necessary step in any man's repentance.

In any case, David was suddenly conscious of God's gracious forgiveness, bringing with it a surge of renewed confidence and spiritual power. Many a person, like David, has repented of transgressions, prayed for forgiveness, and risen from his knees to attain new heights of power and achievement.