Psalm 51:1-17

"Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions.  Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

"For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.  Against You, You only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Your sight....

"Hide Your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me....

"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart–these You will not despise."