Psalms 51 : 1 (ERVEN)
To the director: A song of David telling about the time Nathan the prophet came to him after David's sin with Bathsheba God, be merciful to me because of your faithful love. Because of your great compassion, erase all the wrongs I have done.
Psalms 51 : 2 (ERVEN)
Scrub away my guilt. Wash me clean from my sin.
Psalms 51 : 3 (ERVEN)
I know I have done wrong. I remember that sin all the time.
Psalms 51 : 4 (ERVEN)
I did what you said is wrong. You are the one I have sinned against. I say this so that people will know that I am wrong, and you are right. What you decided is fair.
Psalms 51 : 5 (ERVEN)
I was born to do wrong, a sinner before I left my mother's womb.
Psalms 51 : 6 (ERVEN)
You want me to be completely loyal, so put true wisdom deep inside of me.
Psalms 51 : 7 (ERVEN)
Remove my sin and make me pure. Wash me until I am whiter than snow!
Psalms 51 : 8 (ERVEN)
Let me hear sounds of joy and happiness again. Let the bones you crushed be happy again.
Psalms 51 : 9 (ERVEN)
Don't look at my sins. Erase them all.
Psalms 51 : 10 (ERVEN)
God, create a pure heart in me, and make my spirit strong again.
Psalms 51 : 11 (ERVEN)
Don't push me away or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Psalms 51 : 12 (ERVEN)
Your help made me so happy. Give me that joy again. Make my spirit strong and ready to obey you.
Psalms 51 : 13 (ERVEN)
I will teach the guilty how you want them to live, and the sinners will come back to you.
Psalms 51 : 14 (ERVEN)
God, spare me from the punishment of death. My God, you are the one who saves me! Let me sing about all the good things you do for me!
Psalms 51 : 15 (ERVEN)
My Lord, I will open my mouth and sing your praises!
Psalms 51 : 16 (ERVEN)
You don't really want sacrifices, or I would give them to you.
Psalms 51 : 17 (ERVEN)
The sacrifice that God wants is a humble spirit. God, you will not turn away someone who comes with a humble heart and is willing to obey you.
Psalms 51 : 18 (ERVEN)
God, please be good to Zion. Rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Psalms 51 : 19 (ERVEN)
Then you can enjoy the kind of sacrifices you want. You will receive whole burnt offerings, and people will again offer bulls on your altar.
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