1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bath–sheba.Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Many Bible Versions
2Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. Many Bible Versions
3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Many Bible Versions
4Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. Many Bible Versions
5Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Many Bible Versions
6Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Many Bible Versions
7Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Many Bible Versions
8Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Many Bible Versions
9Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Many Bible Versions
10Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Many Bible Versions
11Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Many Bible Versions
12Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Many Bible Versions
13Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Many Bible Versions
14Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. Many Bible Versions
15O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. Many Bible Versions
16For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. Many Bible Versions
17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Many Bible Versions
18Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. Many Bible Versions
19Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar. Many Bible Versions