Psalm 51:10–17

10 God, create a clean heart for me

and renew a steadfastB spirit within me.a

11 Do not banish me from your presence

or take your Holy Spirit from me.b

12 Restore the joy of your salvation to me,

and sustain me by giving me a willing spirit.c

13 Then I will teach the rebellious your ways,

and sinners will return to you.d

14 Save me from the guilt of bloodshed, Gode—

God of my salvation—

and my tongue will sing of your righteousness.f

15 Lord, open my lips,

and my mouth will declare your praise.g

16 You do not want a sacrifice, or I would give it;

you are not pleased with a burnt offering.h

17 The sacrifice pleasing to God isC a broken spirit.

You will not despise a broken and humbled heart, God.i