Psalm 51:3-4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
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3 Have mercy on me, God, in accord with your merciful love;
in your abundant compassion blot out my transgressions.
4 Thoroughly wash away my guilt;
and from my sin cleanse me.
Psalm 51:5-6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 For I know my transgressions;
my sin is always before me.(A)
6 Against you, you alone have I sinned;
I have done what is evil in your eyes
So that you are just in your word,
and without reproach in your judgment.(B)
Psalm 51:18-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
18 For you do not desire sacrifice[a] or I would give it;
a burnt offering you would not accept.(A)
19 My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit;
a contrite, humbled heart, O God, you will not scorn.
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