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51:1  [For the choir director; a psalm by David when the prophet Nathan came to him after David's adultery with Bathsheba.] Have pity on me, O God, in keeping with your mercy. In keeping with your unlimited compassion, wipe out my rebellious acts.
51:2  Wash me thoroughly from my guilt, and cleanse me from my sin.
51:3  I admit that I am rebellious. My sin is always in front of me.
51:4  I have sinned against you, especially you. I have done what you consider evil. So you hand down justice when you speak, and you are blameless when you judge.
51:5  Indeed, I was born guilty. I was a sinner when my mother conceived me.
51:6  Yet, you desire truth and sincerity. Deep down inside me you teach me wisdom.
51:7  Purify me from sin with hyssop, and I will be clean. Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
51:8  Let me hear [sounds of] joy and gladness. Let the bones that you have broken dance.
51:9  Hide your face from my sins, and wipe out all that I have done wrong.
51:10  Create a clean heart in me, O God, and renew a faithful spirit within me.
51:11  Do not force me away from your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.
51:12  Restore the joy of your salvation to me, and provide me with a spirit of willing obedience.
51:13  [Then] I will teach your ways to those who are rebellious, and sinners will return to you.
51:14  Rescue me from the guilt of murder, O God, my savior. Let my tongue sing joyfully about your righteousness!
51:15  O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will tell about your praise.
51:16  You are not happy with any sacrifice. Otherwise, I would offer one [to you]. You are not pleased with burnt offerings.
51:17  The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. O God, you do not despise a broken and sorrowful heart.
51:18  Favor Zion with your goodness. Rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
51:19  Then you will be pleased with sacrifices offered in the right spirit- with burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings. Young bulls will be offered on your altar.