Psalms

(50) Mercy, O God, for Your Goodness (Ezk 36:25(28)3Have mercy on me, O God, in your love. In your great compassion blot out my sin.

Wash me thoroughly of my guilt; cleanse me of evil.

For I acknowledge my wrongdoings and have my sins ever in mind.

Against you alone, have I sinned; what is evil in your sight, I have done.You are right when you pass sentence; and blameless, in your judgment.

For I have been guilt-ridden from birth; a sinner from my mother’s womb.

I know you desire truth in the heart; teach me wisdom in my inmost being.

Cleanse me, with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, I shall be whiter than snow.

Fill me with joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.

Turn your face away from my sins and blot out all my offenses.

Create in me, O God, a pure heart; give me a new and steadfast spirit.

Do not cast me out of your presence nor take your holy spirit from me.

Give me again, the joy of your salvation; and sustain me, with a willing spirit.

Then I will show wrongdoers your ways and sinners will return to you.

Deliver me, O God, from the guilt of blood; and of your justice, I shall sing aloud.

O Lord, open my lips, and I will declare your praise.

You take no pleasure in sacrifice; were I to give a burnt offering, you would not delight in it.

O God, my sacrifice is a broken spirit; a contrite heart, you will not despise.

Shower Zion with your favor: rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Then, you will delight in fitting sacrifices, in burnt offerings, and bulls offered on your altar.