Psalms 50 — ENGLXXUP
50
Verse 1
For the end, a Psalm of David,
Verse 2
when Nathan the prophet came to him, when he had gone in to Bathsheba.
Verse 3
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy great mercy;
Verse 4
Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity,
Verse 5
For I am conscious of mine iniquity;
Verse 6
Against thee only have I sinned,
Verse 7
For, behold, I was conceived in iniquities,
Verse 8
For, behold, thou lovest truth:
Verse 9
Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be purified:
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Thou shalt cause me to hear gladness and joy:
Verse 11
Turn away thy face from my sins,
Verse 12
Create in me a clean heart, O God;
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Cast me not away from thy presence;
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Restore to me the joy of thy salvation:
Verse 15
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways;
Verse 16
Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation:
Verse 17
O Lord, thou shalt open my lips;
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For if thou desiredst sacrifice, I would have given it:
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Sacrifice to God is a broken spirit:
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Do good, O Lord, to Zion in thy good pleasure;
Verse 21
Then shalt thou be pleased with a sacrifice of righteousness,