1For the leader. A Psalm of David.
2When Nathan the prophet came to him, when he had gone in to Bathsheba.
3Be gracious to me, God, according to your kindness; according to the abundance of your compassions blot out my transgressions.
4Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and from my sin cleanse me.
5For my transgressions I know, and my sin is before me continually.
6Against you, you only, I have sinned, and the evil in your eyes I have done; so that you may be justified when you speak, and be clear when you judge.
7Behold, in iniquity I was brought forth, and in sin my mother conceived me.
8Behold, truth you desire in the inward parts; and in the hidden part you make me know wisdom.
9Purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean; wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.
10Make me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you crushed rejoice.
11Hide your face from my sins, and all my iniquities blot out.
12A clean heart create for me, God, and a steadfast spirit (ruach) renew within me.
13Cast me not from before your presence, and your holy spirit (ruach) take not from me.
14Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and let a willing spirit (ruach) uphold me.
15I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners shall return to you.
16Deliver me from bloodguilt, God, God of my salvation (yeshuah); my tongue shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
17My Lord (Adonai), open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise.
18For you do not desire sacrifice, else I would give it; a burnt offering you do not delight in.
19The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit (ruach); a broken and contrite heart, God, you will not despise.
20Do good in your favor to Zion; build the walls of Jerusalem.
21Then will you desire sacrifices of righteousness, burnt offering and whole offering; then they will offer bullocks upon your altar.