1. For the leader. A psalm of David,
2. when Nathan the prophet came to him after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
3. Have mercy on me, God, in accord with your merciful love;in your abundant compassion blot out my transgressions.
4. Thoroughly wash away my guilt;and from my sin cleanse me.
5. For I know my transgressions;my sin is always before me.