R. For I know my iniquity, and my sin is always before me.
V. To Thee only have I sinned, and have done evil before Thee; that Thou mayest be justified in Thy words, and mayest overcome when Thou art judged.
R. For behold I was conceived in iniquity: and in sins did my mother conceive me.
V. For behold Thou hast loved truth: the uncertain and hidden things of Thy wisdom Thou hast made manifest to me.
R. Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed; Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow.
V. To my hearing Thou shalt give joy and gladness; and the bones that have been humbled shall rejoice.
R. Turn away Thy face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.
V. Create a clean heart in me, O God, and renew a right spirit within my bowels.
R. Cast me not away from Thy face, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
V. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and strengthen me with a perfect spirit.
R. I will teach the unjust
