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Psalm 51:3-4
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3 Have mercy on me, O God,
    in accord with your kindness;[a]
in your abundant compassion
    wipe away my offenses.
4 Wash me completely from my guilt,
    and cleanse me from my sin.

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  1. Psalm 51:3 Kindness: see note on Ps 6:5. Wipe away: the psalmist pictures God keeping a record of a person’s deeds on a scroll as earthly kings were wont to do (see Pss 56:9; 87:6; 130:3; 139:16; Ex 32:32f; Neh 13:14; Dan 7:10), and then wiping away the evil deeds when forgiveness is given.
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