³ For I know my transgressions,
    and my sin is always before me.^(I)
4 Against you, you only, have I sinned^(J)
    and done what is evil in your sight;^(K)
so you are right in your verdict
    and justified when you judge.^(L)

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

¹⁷ My sacrifice,^(A) O God, is^[a] a broken spirit;
    a broken and contrite heart^(B)
    you, God, will not despise.