【Psalms】Psalm 51 << Last Chapter Next Chapter >>

51:1 For the leader. A psalm of David,

51:2 when Nathan the prophet came to him after his affair with Bathsheba.I

51:3 Have mercy on me, God, in your goodness; in your abundant compassion blot outmy offense.

51:4 Wash away all my guilt; from my sin cleanse me.

51:5 For I know my offense; my sin is always before me.

51:6 Against you alone have I sinned; I have done such evil in your sight That youare just in your sentence, blameless when you condemn.

51:7 True, I was born guilty, a sinner, even as my mother conceived me.

51:8 Still, you insist on sincerity of heart; in my inmost being teach me wisdom.

51:9 Cleanse me with hyssop, that I may be pure; wash me, make me whiter thansnow.

51:10 Let me hear sounds of joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushedrejoice.II

51:11 Turn away your face from my sins; blot out all my guilt.

51:12 A clean heart create for me, God; renew in me a steadfast spirit.

51:13 Do not drive me from your presence, nor take from me your holy spirit.

51:14 Restore my joy in your salvation; sustain in me a willing spirit.

51:15 I will teach the wicked your ways, that sinners may return to you.

51:16 Rescue me from death, God, my saving God, that my tongue may praise yourhealing power.

51:17 Lord, open my lips; my mouth will proclaim your praise.

51:18 For you do not desire sacrifice; a burnt offering you would not accept.

51:19 My sacrifice, God, is a broken spirit; God, do not spurn a broken, humbledheart. III

51:20 Make Zion prosper in your good pleasure; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

51:21 Then you will be pleased with proper sacrifice, burnt offerings andholocausts; then bullocks will be offered on your altar.

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