10 God, create a pure heart in me. Give me a new spirit that is faithful to you.
11 Don't send me away from you. Don't take your Holy Spirit away from me.
12 Give me back the joy that comes from being saved by you. Give me a spirit that obeys you. That will keep me going.
13 Then I will teach your ways to those who commit lawless acts. And sinners will turn back to you.
14 You are the God who saves me. I have committed murder. Take away my guilt. Then my tongue will sing about how right you are no matter what you do.
15 Lord, open my lips so that I can speak. Then my mouth will praise you.
16 You don't take delight in sacrifice. If you did, I would bring it. You don't take pleasure in burnt offerings.