^{1 Ref} Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

^{2 Ref} Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin.

^{3 Ref} For I know my transgressions; And my sin is ever before me.

^{4 Ref} Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, And done that which is evil in thy sight; That thou mayest be justified when thou speakest, And be clear when thou judgest.