Psalm 51

Chorus

Create in me a clean heart, O God.

Verse 1

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my wrong-doing. Wash away all my offenses and cleanse me from my sin.

Verse 2

Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Surely you desire truth in my heart; you teach wisdom deep within me.

Verse 3

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a faithful spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and give me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

Verse 4

O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings; but the sacrifice of a broken and humble spirit, O God, you will not despise.