2When Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bath-sheba.
3Have pity on me, O God, in your mercy; out of a full heart, take away my sin.
4Let all my wrongdoing be washed away, and make me clean from evil.
5For I am conscious of my error; my sin is ever before me.
6Against you, you only, have I done wrong, working that which is evil in your eyes; so that your words may be seen to be right, and you may be clear when you are judging.
7Truly, I was formed in evil, and in sin did my mother give me birth.
8Your desire is for what is true in the inner parts: in the secrets of my soul you will give me knowledge of wisdom.
