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(4) Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil from your perspective;
so that you are right in accusing me
and justified in passing sentence.

(5) True, I was born guilty,
was a sinner from the moment my mother conceived me.
(6) Still, you want truth in the inner person;
so make me know wisdom in my inmost heart.

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Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb;
    you taught me wisdom(A) in that secret place.(B)

Cleanse(C) me with hyssop,(D) and I will be clean;
    wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.(E)
Let me hear joy and gladness;(F)
    let the bones(G) you have crushed rejoice.

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