presence or take your Holy Spirit from me” (Ps 51:11 NIV). David perceives that in his guilt he has lacked “the joy of God’s salvation” and “a willing spirit” (Ps 51:12 NIV). The prophets and NT writers confirm David’s hope that repentance is marked by a renewed awareness of God’s closeness. Isaiah promises that “the Redeemer will come … to those … who repent of their sins” (Is 59:20 NIV), and Jeremiah reminds his audience that their forgiveness includes renewed audience with God, for they have been