Psalms 51:1-6

1Be gracious to me, God, according to your faithful love; according to your abundant compassion, blot out my rebellion.

2Completely wash away my guilt and cleanse me from my sin.

3For I am conscious of my rebellion, and my sin is always before me.

4Against you — you alone — I have sinned and done this evil in your sight. So you are right when you pass sentence; you are blameless when you judge.

5Indeed, I was guilty when I was born; I was sinful when my mother conceived me.

6Surely you desire integrity in the inner self, and you teach me wisdom deep within.