Psalm 51 (Miserere)

May be said responsively, alternating between leader and congregation.

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness; 
in your great compassion blot out my offenses. 

Wash me through and through from my wickedness 
and cleanse me from my sin. 

For I know my transgressions, 
and my sin is ever before me.

Against you only have I sinned 
and done what is evil in your sight.

And so you are justified when you speak 
and upright in your judgment.

Indeed, I have been wicked from my birth, 
a sinner from my mother's…