Have mercy on me, O God, 

according to your steadfast love;

according to your abundant mercy 

blot out my transgressions.

Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, 

and cleanse me from my sin.

For I know my transgressions, 

and my sin is ever before me.

Against you, you alone, have I sinned, 

and done what is evil in your sight,

so that you are justified in your sentence 

and blameless when you pass judgment.

You desire truth in the inward being;

therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.

Hide your face from my sins, 

and blot out all my iniquities. 

Create in me a clean heart, O God,

and put a new and right spirit within me.

Do not cast me from your presence,

and do not take your holy spirit from me.