Behold, You desire (A)truth in the [a]innermost being,
And in secret You will (B)make wisdom known to me.
[b]Purify me (C)with hyssop, and I will be clean;
[c]Cleanse me, and I will be (D)whiter than snow.
[d]Let me hear (E)joy and gladness,
Let the (F)bones You have broken rejoice.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 51:6 Or inward parts
  2. Psalm 51:7 Or May You purify...that I may be clean
  3. Psalm 51:7 Or May You cleanse
  4. Psalm 51:8 Or May You cause

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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