Psalm 51:1-9 NIRV

Psalm 51:1-9

Psalm 51

For the director of music. A psalm of David when the prophet Nathan came to him. Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba.

God, have mercy on me

according to your faithful love.

Because your love is so tender and kind,

wipe out my lawless acts.

Wash away all the evil things I’ve done.

Make me pure from my sin.

I know the lawless acts I’ve committed.

I can’t forget my sin.

You are the one I’ve really sinned against.

I’ve done what is evil in your sight.

So you are right when you sentence me.

You are fair when you judge me.

I know I’ve been a sinner ever since I was born.

I’ve been a sinner ever since my mother became pregnant with me.

I know that you wanted faithfulness even when I was in my mother’s body.

You taught me wisdom in that secret place.

Sprinkle me with hyssop, then I will be clean.

Wash me, then I will be whiter than snow.

Let me hear you say, “Your sins are forgiven.”

That will bring me joy and gladness.

Let the body you have broken be glad.

Take away all my sins.

Wipe away all the evil things I’ve done.

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