Psalm 51

Create in me a clean heart, O God, *

and renew a right spirit within me.

Cast me not away from your presence *

and take not your holy Spirit from me.

O give me the comfort of your help again *

and sustain me with your willing Spirit.

Then shall I teach your ways unto the wicked, *

and sinners shall return unto you.

Deliver me from blood-guilt, O God, the God of my salvation, *

and my tongue shall sing of your righteousness.

O Lord, open my lips, *

and my mouth shall show forth your praise.