Psalm 51

1Have mercy on me, God, because of your covenant faithfulness; 2Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity 3For I know my transgressions, 4Against you, you only, I have sinned 5See, I was born in iniquity; 6See, you desire trustworthiness in my inner self; 7Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; 8Make me hear joy and gladness 9Hide your face from my sins 10Create in me a clean heart, God, 11Do not drive me away from your presence, 12Restore to me the joy of your salvation, 13Then will I teach transgressors your ways, 14Forgive me for shedding blood, God of my salvation, 15Lord, open my lips, 16For you do not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; 17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. 18Do good in your good pleasure to Zion;