[1] Be gracious to me, God, according to your faithful love; according to your abundant compassion, blot out my rebellion. [2] Completely wash away my guilt and cleanse me from my sin. [3] For I am conscious of my rebellion, and my sin is always before me. [4] Against you-you alone-I have sinned and done this evil in your sight. So you are right when you pass sentence; you are blameless when you judge. [5] Indeed, I was guilty when I was born; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. [6] Surely you desire integrity in the inner self, and you teach me wisdom deep within. [7] Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. [8] Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. [9] Turn your face away from my sins and blot out all my guilt. [10] God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me. [11] Do not banish me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. [12] Restore the joy of your salvation to me, and sustain me by giving me a willing spirit. [13] Then I will teach the rebellious your ways, and sinners will return to you. [14] Save me from the guilt of bloodshed, God- God of my salvation- and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. [15] Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. [16] You do not want a sacrifice, or I would give it; you are not pleased with a burnt offering. [17] The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. You will not despise a broken and humbled heart, God. [18] In your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build the walls of Jerusalem. [19] Then you will delight in righteous sacrifices, whole burnt offerings; then bulls will be offered on your altar.
