Psalm 51:1–10
1 aBe gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness;
According to the greatness of bYour compassion cblot out my transgressions.
2 aWash me thoroughly from my iniquity
And bcleanse me from my sin.
3 For 1I aknow my transgressions,
And my sin is ever before me.
4 aAgainst You, You only, I have sinned
And done what is bevil in Your sight,
So that cYou 1are justified 2when You speak
And 3blameless when You judge.
5 Behold, I was abrought forth in iniquity,
And in sin my mother conceived me.
6 Behold, You desire atruth in the 1innermost being,
And in the hidden part You will bmake me know wisdom.
7 1Purify me awith hyssop, and I shall be clean;
2Wash me, and I shall be bwhiter than snow.
8 1Make me to hear ajoy and gladness,
Let the bbones which You have broken rejoice.
9 aHide Your face from my sins
And blot out all my iniquities.