New American Bible, Revised Edition

Psalms 51:4-16 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

4. Thoroughly wash away my guilt;and from my sin cleanse me.

5. For I know my transgressions;my sin is always before me.

6. Against you, you alone have I sinned;I have done what is evil in your eyesSo that you are just in your word,and without reproach in your judgment.

7. Behold, I was born in guilt,in sin my mother conceived me.

8. Behold, you desire true sincerity;and secretly you teach me wisdom.

9. Cleanse me with hyssop, that I may be pure;wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

10. You will let me hear gladness and joy;the bones you have crushed will rejoice.

11. Turn away your face from my sins;blot out all my iniquities.

12. A clean heart create for me, God;renew within me a steadfast spirit.

13. Do not drive me from before your face,nor take from me your holy spirit.

14. Restore to me the gladness of your salvation;uphold me with a willing spirit.

15. I will teach the wicked your ways,that sinners may return to you.

16. Rescue me from violent bloodshed, God, my saving God,and my tongue will sing joyfully of your justice.