REFRAIN
Have mercy on me, O God, in Your kindness.
In Your compassion, blot out my offense.
Wash me, O God, from the stain of my guilt
and cleanse me from my sin.

My offenses, truly I know them.
My sin is always before me.
Against You alone have I sinned.
What is evil in Your sight, I have done. (REFRAIN)

Create in me a pure heart.
Put a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from Your presence
nor deprive me of Your spirit. (REFRAIN)

Defend me, O God, my Savior.
My tongue shall sing out Your goodness.
O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth shall proclaim Your praise. (REFRAIN)