51 ^(B)Have mercy on me,^[a] O God,
    according to your steadfast love;
according to your ^(C)abundant mercy
    ^(D)blot out my transgressions.
^2 (E)Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
    and ^(F)cleanse me from my sin!

^10 (A)Create in me a ^(B)clean heart, O God,
    and ^(C)renew a right^[a] spirit within me.
^11 (D)Cast me not away from your presence,
    and take not ^(E)your Holy Spirit from me.
¹² Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
    and uphold me with a willing spirit.