1 For the Leader. A Psalm of David; (51:2) 2 Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions; and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done that which is evil in Thy sight; that Thou mayest be justified when Thou speakest, and be in the right when Thou judgest. 5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. 6 Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts; make me, therefore, to know wisdom in mine inmost heart. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which Thou hast crushed may rejoice. 9 Hide Thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. 10 Create me a clean heart, O God; and renew a stedfast spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from Thy presence; and take not Thy holy spirit from me. 12 Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and let a willing spirit uphold me. 13 Then will I teach transgressors Thy ways; and sinners shall return unto Thee. 14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, Thou God of my salvation; so shall my tongue sing aloud of Thy righteousness. 15 O Lord, open Thou my lips; and my mouth shall declare Thy praise. 16 For Thou delightest not in sacrifice, else would I give it; Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise. 18 Do good in Thy favour unto Zion; build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then wilt Thou delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, in burnt-offering and whole offering; then will they offer bullocks upon Thine altar. | |