3 I know the lawless acts I've committed. I can't forget my sin.
4 You are the one I've really sinned against. I've done what is evil in your sight. So you are right when you sentence me. You are fair when you judge me.
5 I know I've been a sinner ever since I was born. I've been a sinner ever since my mother became pregnant with me.
6 I know that you want truth to be in my heart. You teach me wisdom deep down inside me.
7 Make me pure by sprinkling me with hyssop plant. Then I will be clean. Wash me. Then I will be whiter than snow.
8 Let me hear you say, "Your sins are forgiven." That will bring me joy and gladness. Let the body you have broken be glad.
9 Take away all of my sins. Wipe away all of the evil things I've done.