3Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy great mercy; And according to the multitude of thy compassions blot out my transgression.
4Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin.
5For I am conscious of mine iniquity; And my sin is continually before me.
6Against thee only have I sinned, And done evil before thee: That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, And mightest overcome when thou art judged.
7For, behold, I was conceived in iniquities, And in sins did my mother conceive me.
8For, behold, thou lovest truth: Thou hast manifested to me the secret and hidden things of thy wisdom.
9Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be purified: Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow.