Salmos 51
New American Bible ›1For the leader. A psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him after his affair with Bathsheba. I Have mercy on me, God, in your goodness; in your abundant compassion blot out my offense.
2Wash away all my guilt; from my sin cleanse me.
3For I know my offense; my sin is always before me.
4Against you alone have I sinned; I have done such evil in your sight That you are just in your sentence, blameless when you condemn.
5True, I was born guilty, a sinner, even as my mother conceived me.
6Still, you insist on sincerity of heart; in my inmost being teach me wisdom.
7Cleanse me with hyssop, that I may be pure; wash me, make me whiter than snow.
8Let me hear sounds of joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
9II Turn away your face from my sins; blot out all my guilt.
10A clean heart create for me, God; renew in me a steadfast spirit.
11Do not drive me from your presence, nor take from me your holy spirit.
12Restore my joy in your salvation; sustain in me a willing spirit.
13I will teach the wicked your ways, that sinners may return to you.
14Rescue me from death, God, my saving God, that my tongue may praise your healing power.
15Lord, open my lips; my mouth will proclaim your praise.
16For you do not desire sacrifice; a burnt offering you would not accept.
17My sacrifice, God, is a broken spirit; God, do not spurn a broken, humbled heart. III
18Make Zion prosper in your good pleasure; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
19Then you will be pleased with proper sacrifice, burnt offerings and holocausts; then bullocks will be offered on your altar.