Tehillim 51:5-7

Orthodox Jewish Bible

⁵⁽⁷⁾Surely, I was brought forth in avon; and in chet did immi conceive me [i.e., I was a sinner from conception].

⁶⁽⁸⁾Surely Thou desirest emes in the inward parts; and in the inmost place Thou shalt make me to know chochmah.

⁷⁽⁹⁾Purge me with ezov (hyssop), and I shall be tahor; wash me, and I shall be whiter than sheleg (snow).

Psalm 51:5-7

New International Version

⁵Surely I was sinful^(A) at birth,^(B)
sinful from the time my mother conceived me.
⁶Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb;
you taught me wisdom^(C) in that secret place.^(D)

⁷Cleanse^(E) me with hyssop,^(F) and I will be clean;
wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.^(G)

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