(A)Against You, You only, I have sinned
And done what is (B)evil in Your sight,
So that (C)You [a]are justified [b]when You speak
And [c]blameless when You judge.

Behold, I was (D)brought forth in iniquity,
And in sin my mother conceived me.
Behold, You desire (E)truth in the [d]innermost being,
And in the hidden part You will (F)make me know wisdom.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 51:4 Or may be in the right
  2. Psalm 51:4 Many mss read in Your words
  3. Psalm 51:4 Lit pure
  4. Psalm 51:6 Or inward parts