5. For I was born a sinner—yes, from the moment my mother conceived me.
6. But you desire honesty from the womb,teaching me wisdom even there.
7. Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean;wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
8. Oh, give me back my joy again;you have broken me—now let me rejoice.
9. Don’t keep looking at my sins.Remove the stain of my guilt.
10. Create in me a clean heart, O God.Renew a loyal spirit within me.
11. Do not banish me from your presence,and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me.
12. Restore to me the joy of your salvation,and make me willing to obey you.
13. Then I will teach your ways to rebels,and they will return to you.
14. Forgive me for shedding blood, O God who saves;then I will joyfully sing of your forgiveness.