Ps 51
1
Be gracious unto me, O God, according to Thy mercy; according to the multitude of
Thy compassions blot out my transgressions.
2
Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
3
For I know my transgressions; and my sin is ever before me.
4
Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done that which is evil in Thy sight;
that Thou mayest be justified when Thou speakest, and be in the right when Thou judgest.
5
Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.
6
Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts; make me, therefore, to know wisdom
in mine inmost heart.
7
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8
Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which Thou hast crushed may rejoice.
9
Hide Thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.
10
Create me a clean heart, O God; and renew a stedfast spirit within me.
11
Cast me not away from Thy presence; and take not Thy holy spirit from me.
12
Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and let a willing spirit uphold me.
13
Then will I teach transgressors Thy ways; and sinners shall return unto Thee.
14
Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, Thou God of my salvation; so shall my tongue
sing aloud of Thy righteousness.
15
O Lord, open Thou my lips; and my mouth shall declare Thy praise.
16
For Thou delightest not in sacrifice, else would I give it; Thou hast no pleasure
in burnt-offering.
17
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou
wilt not despise.
18
Do good in Thy favour unto Zion; build Thou the walls of Jerusalem.
19
Then wilt Thou delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, in burnt-offering and whole
offering; then will they offer bullocks upon Thine altar.