For the music director; a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David’s affair with Bathsheba.
51:1 Have mercy on me, O God, because of
Because of
51:2 Wash away my wrongdoing!
Cleanse me of my sin!
51:3 For I am aware of
I am forever conscious of my sin.
51:4 Against you – you above all
I have done what is evil in your sight.
So
you are right when you condemn me.
51:5 Look, I was guilty of sin from birth,
a sinner the moment my mother conceived me.
51:10 Create for me a pure heart, O God!
Renew a resolute spirit within me!