Psalms 51

A Prayer of Repentance and Plea for Mercy

1 Be gracious to me, O God, according to your loyal love.

According to your abundant mercies,

blot out my transgressions.

2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,

and from my sin cleanse me.

3 For I myself know*Literally "I, I know" my transgressions,*Or "rebellions"

and my sin is ever before me.