Behold, I was (A)brought forth in guilt,
And in sin my mother conceived me.
Behold, You desire (B)truth in the [a]innermost being,
And in secret You will (C)make wisdom known to me.
[b]Purify me (D)with hyssop, and I will be clean;
[c]Cleanse me, and I will be (E)whiter than snow.
[d]Let me hear (F)joy and gladness,
Let the (G)bones You have broken rejoice.
(H)Hide Your face from my sins
And wipe out all my guilty deeds.

10 (I)Create [e]in me a (J)clean heart, God,
And renew a (K)steadfast spirit within me.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 51:6 Or inward parts
  2. Psalm 51:7 Or May You purify...that I may be clean
  3. Psalm 51:7 Or May You cleanse
  4. Psalm 51:8 Or May You cause
  5. Psalm 51:10 Lit for

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