Psalms 51
1For the end, a Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, when he had gone toBersabee. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to your great mercy; and according to the multitude ofyour compassions blot out my transgression.2Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
3For I am conscious of mine iniquity; and my sin is continually before me.
4Against you only have I sinned, and done evil before you: that you might be justifiedin your sayings, and might overcome when you are judged.
5For, behold, I was conceived in iniquities, and in sins did my mother conceiveme.
6For, behold, you love truth: you have manifested to me the secret and hidden thingsof your wisdom.
7You shall sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be purified: you shall wash me,and I shall be made whiter than snow.
8You shall cause me to hear gladness and joy: the afflicted bones shall rejoice.
9Turn away your face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.
10Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit in my inward parts.
11Cast me not away from your presence; and remove not your holy Spirit from me.
12Restore to me the joy of your salvation: establish me with your directing Spirit.
13Then will I teach transgressors your ways; and ungodly men shall turn to you.
14Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation:and my tongue shall joyfully declare your righteousness.
15O Lord, you shall open my lips; and my mouth shall declare your praise.
16For if you desired sacrifice, I would have givenit: you will not take pleasure in whole burnt offerings.
17Sacrifice to God is a broken spirit: a broken and humbled heart God will not despise.
18Do good, O Lord, to Sion in your good pleasure; and let the walls of Jerusalembe built.
19Then shall you be pleased with a sacrifice of righteousness, offering, and whole burnt sacrifices:then shall they offer calves upon your altar.
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