2 when Nathan the prophet came to him after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
3 Have mercy on me, God, in accord with your merciful love;in your abundant compassion blot out my transgressions.
4 Thoroughly wash away my guilt;and from my sin cleanse me.
5 For I know my transgressions;my sin is always before me.
6 Against you, you alone have I sinned;I have done what is evil in your eyesSo that you are just in your word,and without reproach in your judgment.
7 Behold, I was born in guilt,in sin my mother conceived me.
8 Behold, you desire true sincerity;and secretly you teach me wisdom.