51:1 For the music director, a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David’s affair with Bathsheba.

Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love.

Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts.

2 Wash away my wrongdoing.

Cleanse me of my sin.

3 For I am aware of my rebellious acts;

I am forever conscious of my sin.

4 Against you—you above all—I have sinned;

I have done what is evil in your sight.

So you are just when you confront me;

you are right when you condemn me.

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