Psalms 51:7-17

7Behold, I was born in iniquity and in sin when my mother conceived me.

8Surely You desire truth in the inner being. Make me know wisdom inwardly.

9Cleanse me with hyssop and I will be clean. Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

10Let me hear joy and gladness, so the bones You crushed may rejoice.

11Hide Your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.

12Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

13Do not cast me from Your presence— take not Your Ruach ha-Kodesh from me.

14Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit.

15Then will I teach transgressors Your ways and sinners will return to You.

16Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God— God of my salvation. Then my tongue will sing for joy of Your righteousness.

17O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise.