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16 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
    for I am lonely and afflicted.(A)

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Psalm 51

Prayer for Cleansing and Pardon

To the leader. A Psalm of David, when the prophet Nathan came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

Have mercy on me, O God,
    according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy,
    blot out my transgressions.(A)

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Because your steadfast love is better than life,
    my lips will praise you.(A)

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