Psalms 51 : 1 (NCV)
God, be merciful to me because you are loving. Because you are always ready to be merciful, wipe out all my wrongs.
Psalms 51 : 2 (NCV)
Wash away all my guilt and make me clean again.
Psalms 51 : 3 (NCV)
I know about my wrongs, and I can't forget my sin.
Psalms 51 : 4 (NCV)
You are the only one I have sinned against; I have done what you say is wrong. You are right when you speak and fair when you judge.
Psalms 51 : 5 (NCV)
I was brought into this world in sin. In sin my mother gave birth to me.
Psalms 51 : 6 (NCV)
You want me to be completely truthful, so teach me wisdom.
Psalms 51 : 7 (NCV)
Take away my sin, and I will be clean. Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Psalms 51 : 8 (NCV)
Make me hear sounds of joy and gladness; let the bones you crushed be happy again.
Psalms 51 : 9 (NCV)
Turn your face from my sins and wipe out all my guilt.
Psalms 51 : 10 (NCV)
Create in me a pure heart, God, and make my spirit right again.
Psalms 51 : 11 (NCV)
Do not send me away from you or take your Holy Spirit away from me.
Psalms 51 : 12 (NCV)
Give me back the joy of your salvation. Keep me strong by giving me a willing spirit.
Psalms 51 : 13 (NCV)
Then I will teach your ways to those who do wrong, and sinners will turn back to you.
Psalms 51 : 14 (NCV)
God, save me from the guilt of murder, God of my salvation, and I will sing about your goodness.
Psalms 51 : 15 (NCV)
Lord, let me speak so I may praise you.
Psalms 51 : 16 (NCV)
You are not pleased by sacrifices, or I would give them. You don't want burnt offerings.
Psalms 51 : 17 (NCV)
The sacrifice God wants is a broken spirit. God, you will not reject a heart that is broken and sorry for sin.
Psalms 51 : 18 (NCV)
Do whatever good you wish for Jerusalem. Rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Psalms 51 : 19 (NCV)
Then you will be pleased with right sacrifices and whole burnt offerings, and bulls will be offered on your altar.
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