Lyrics
Have mercy on me, O God Because of your loyal love Because of your great compassion Wipe away my rebellious acts
Wash away my wrongdoing Cleanse me of my sin
For I am aware Of my rebellious acts I am forever conscious of my sin
Against you — you above all — I have sinned I have done what is evil In your sight
So you are just When you confront me You are right When you condemn me
Look, I was guilty of sin from birth A sinner the moment My mother conceived me
Look, you desire integrity In the inner man You want me to possess wisdom
Cleanse me with hyssop And I will be pure Wash me And I will be whiter than snow
Grant me the ultimate joy Of being forgiven May the bones you crushed rejoice
Hide your face from my sins Wipe away all my guilt
Create for me a pure heart, O God Renew a resolute spirit within me
Do not reject me Do not take your holy Spirit Away from me
Let me again experience The joy of your deliverance Sustain me by giving me The desire to obey
Then I will teach rebels Your merciful ways And sinners will turn to you
Rescue me from the guilt of murder O God, the God who delivers me Then my tongue will shout for joy Because of your righteousness
O Lord, give me the words Then my mouth will praise you
Certainly you do not want a sacrifice Or else I would offer it You do not desire a burnt sacrifice
The sacrifice God desires Is a humble spirit O God, a humble and repentant heart You will not reject
Create for me a pure heart, O God Renew a resolute spirit within me
Because you favor צִיּוֹן Do what is good for her Fortify the walls of יְרוּשָׁלָ͏ִם
Then you will accept The proper sacrifices Burnt sacrifices and whole offerings Then bulls will be sacrificed On your altar