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!

^4 (A)Against you, you only, have I sinned
    and done what is evil ^(B)in your sight,
^(C)so that you may be justified in your words
    and blameless in your judgment.