1 (For the one directing. Mizmor Dovid. 2 When Natan HaNavi confronted him after he went into Bat-Sheva)51:2 2Sm 11:2
3 Have mercy upon me, O Elohim, according to Thy chesed;
according unto the multitude of Thy rachamim blot out my peysha’im (transgressions, rebellions).
4 Wash me thoroughly from mine avon (iniquity),
and cleanse me from my chattat (sin).
10 Make me to hear sasson and simchah;
that the atzmot which Thou hast broken may rejoice.
17 Adonoi, open Thou my lips;
and my mouth shall show forth Thy tehillah (praise).