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Psalms • Chapter 51
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For the conductor, a psalm of David.
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When the prophet came to me as he came to Bathsheba.
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Be gracious to me, O God, according to your kindness; according to the greatness of your compassion, wipe away my transgression.
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Increase greatly Your mercy toward me for my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.
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For I know my transgression, and my sin is always before me.
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Against you alone have I sinned, and I have done what is evil in your sight; so that you may be justified in your words and may prevail in your judgment.
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Indeed, in sin I was conceived, and in guilt my mother bore me.
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Behold, in truth you have desired in the hidden things, and in secret, wisdom you will make known to me.
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Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
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Make me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice.
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Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquities.
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Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
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Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
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Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit.
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I will teach sinners your ways, and transgressors will return to you.
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Save me from bloodshed, O God, God of my salvation; my tongue will sing of Your righteousness.
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Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.
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For you do not delight in sacrifice, and if I were to give a burnt offering, you would not be pleased.
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The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, God will not despise.
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