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Psalms
51
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1
[For the choir director; a psalm by David when the prophet Nathan came to him after David's adultery with Bathsheba.] Have pity on me, O God, in keeping with your mercy. In keeping with your unlimited compassion, wipe out my rebellious acts.
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Psalms
51
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2
Wash me thoroughly from my guilt, and cleanse me from my sin.
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Psalms
51
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3
I admit that I am rebellious. My sin is always in front of me.
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Psalms
51
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4
I have sinned against you, especially you. I have done what you consider evil. So you hand down justice when you speak, and you are blameless when you judge.
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Psalms
51
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5
Indeed, I was born guilty. I was a sinner when my mother conceived me.
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Psalms
51
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6
Yet, you desire truth and sincerity. Deep down inside me you teach me wisdom.
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Psalms
51
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7
Purify me from sin with hyssop, and I will be clean. Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
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Psalms
51
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8
Let me hear [sounds of] joy and gladness. Let the bones that you have broken dance.
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Psalms
51
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9
Hide your face from my sins, and wipe out all that I have done wrong.
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Psalms
51
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10
Create a clean heart in me, O God, and renew a faithful spirit within me.
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Psalms
51
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11
Do not force me away from your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.
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Psalms
51
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12
Restore the joy of your salvation to me, and provide me with a spirit of willing obedience.
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Psalms
51
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13
[Then] I will teach your ways to those who are rebellious, and sinners will return to you.
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Psalms
51
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14
Rescue me from the guilt of murder, O God, my savior. Let my tongue sing joyfully about your righteousness!
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Psalms
51
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15
O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will tell about your praise.
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Psalms
51
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16
You are not happy with any sacrifice. Otherwise, I would offer one [to you]. You are not pleased with burnt offerings.
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Psalms
51
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17
The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. O God, you do not despise a broken and sorrowful heart.
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Psalms
51
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18
Favor Zion with your goodness. Rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
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Psalms
51
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19
Then you will be pleased with sacrifices offered in the right spirit- with burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings. Young bulls will be offered on your altar.