1. For the leader. A psalm of David,
2. when Nathan the prophet came to him after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
3. Have mercy on me, God, in accord with your merciful love;in your abundant compassion blot out my transgressions.
4. Thoroughly wash away my guilt;and from my sin cleanse me.
5. For I know my transgressions;my sin is always before me.
6. Against you, you alone have I sinned;I have done what is evil in your eyesSo that you are just in your word,and without reproach in your judgment.
7. Behold, I was born in guilt,in sin my mother conceived me.
8. Behold, you desire true sincerity;and secretly you teach me wisdom.
9. Cleanse me with hyssop, that I may be pure;wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
10. You will let me hear gladness and joy;the bones you have crushed will rejoice.
11. Turn away your face from my sins;blot out all my iniquities.
12. A clean heart create for me, God;renew within me a steadfast spirit.
13. Do not drive me from before your face,nor take from me your holy spirit.
14. Restore to me the gladness of your salvation;uphold me with a willing spirit.