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

⁶ Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb;
    you taught me wisdom^(A) in that secret place.^(B)

¹⁰ Create in me a pure heart,^(A) O God,
    and renew a steadfast spirit within me.^(B)

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