Psalm 51:1–9

1 Be gracious to me, God,

according to your faithful love;

according to your abundant compassion,

blot out my rebellion.z

2 Completely wash away my guilt

and cleanse me from my sin.aa

3 For I am conscious of my rebellion,

and my sin is always before me.ab

4 Against you—you alone—I have sinned

and done this evil in your sight.ac

So you are right when you pass sentence;

you are blameless when you judge.ad

5 Indeed, I was guilty when I was born;

I was sinful when my mother conceived me.ae

6 Surely you desire integrity in the inner self,

and you teach me wisdom deep within.af

7 Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean;

wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.ag

8 Let me hear joy and gladness;

let the bones you have crushed rejoice.ah

9 Turn your face awayA from my sins

and blot out all my guilt.ai