⁸ Let me hear joy and gladness;^(A)
    let the bones^(B) you have crushed rejoice.
⁹ Hide your face from my sins^(C)
    and blot out^(D) all my iniquity.

¹⁰ Create in me a pure heart,^(E) O God,
    and renew a steadfast spirit within me.^(F)
11 Do not cast me^(G) from your presence^(H)
    or take your Holy Spirit^(I) from me.
¹² Restore to me the joy of your salvation^(J)
    and grant me a willing spirit,^(K) to sustain me.^(L)