Psalm 50(51):3-6,12-14,17
*Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we have sinned.*
Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness.
In your compassion blot out my offence.
O wash me more and more from my guilt
and cleanse me from my sin.
*Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we have sinned.*
My offences truly I know them;
my sin is always before me
Against you, you alone, have I sinned;
what is evil in your sight I have done.
*Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we have sinned.*
A pure heart create for me, O God,
put a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence,
nor deprive me of your holy spirit.
*Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we have sinned.*
Give me again the joy of your help;
with a spirit of fervour sustain me,
O Lord, open my lips
and my mouth shall declare your praise.
*Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we have sinned.*
