Have Mercy On Me, O God!

O God, have mercy on me!

Because of your love and your great compassion,

                wipe away my faults;

Wash me clean of my guilt,

                purify me of my sin.

For I am aware of my faults,

                and have my sin constantly in mind.

I sinned against you alone,

                and did what is evil in your sight.

You just when you pass sentence on me,

                blamless when you give judgment.

Purify  me with hyssop until I am clean;

                wash me until I am purer than new-fallen snow.

Instill some joy and gladness into me,

                let the bones you have crushed rejoice agaian.

Turn your face from my sins,

                and wipe out all my guilt.

O God, create a clean heart in me,

                put into me a new and steadfast spirit;

Do not banish me from your presence,

                do not deprive me of your Holy Spirit!

Be my savior again, renew my joy,

                keep my spirit steady and willing;

And I will teach transgressors your ways,

                and sinners will return to you.

Save me from bloodshed, O God of my salvation—

                and my tongue will acclaim your justice.

Open my lips, Adonai,

                and my mouth will declare your praise.

Sacrifice gives you no pleasure;

                were I to present a burnt offering,

                you would not have it.

My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit;

                you will not scorn this crushed and broken heart.

Psalm 51: 1-4, 7-17