1. God, be merciful to mebecause you are loving.Because you are always ready to be merciful,wipe out all my wrongs.
2. Wash away all my guiltand make me clean again.
3. I know about my wrongs.I can’t forget my sin.
4. You are the one I have sinned against.I have done what you say is wrong.So you are right when you speak.You are fair when you judge me.
5. I was brought into this world in sin.In sin my mother gave birth to me.
6. You want me to be completely truthful.So teach me wisdom.
7. Take away my sin, and I will be clean.Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
8. Make me hear sounds of joy and gladness.Let the bones you crushed be happy again.
9. Turn your face from my sins.Wipe out all my guilt.
10. Create in me a pure heart, God.Make my spirit right again.
11. Do not send me away from you.Do not take your Holy Spirit away from me.
12. Give me back the joy that comes when you save me.Keep me strong by giving me a willing spirit.
13. Then I will teach your ways to those who do wrong.And sinners will turn back to you.