Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness ; in the greatness of your
compassion wipe out my offense.
Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me.
For I acknowledge my offense, and my sin is before me always:
“Against you only have I sinned, and done what is evil in your sight” –
That you may be justified in your sentence, vindicated when you
condemn.
Indeed, in guilt was I born, and in sin my mother conceived me ;
Behold, you are pleased with sincerity of heart, and in my inmost being
you teach me wisdom.
Cleanse me with hyssop, that I may be purified ; wash me, and I shall be
whiter than snow.
Let me hear the sounds of joy and gladness ; the bones you have crushed
shall rejoice.
Turn away your face from my sins, and blot out all my guilt.
A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me.
Cast me not out from your presence, and your holy spirit take not from
me.
Give me back the joy of your salvation, and a willing spirit sustain in me.
I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners shall return to you.
Free me from blood guilt, O God, my saving God ; then my tongue shall
revel in your justice.
O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
For you are not pleased with sacrifices ; should I offer a holocaust, you
would not accept it.
My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit ; a heart contrite and humbled, O
God, you will not spurn.
Be bountiful, O Lord, to Sion in your kindness by rebuilding the walls of
Jerusalem ;
Then shall you be pleased with due sacrifices, burnt offerings and
holocausts ; then shall they offer up bullocks on your altar.