³ Iniquities^[a] prevail over me.
As for our transgressions, you will forgive^[b] them.
⁴ Blessed is one whom you choose and bring near,
that he may abide in your courts.
We will be satisfied with the goodness of your house,
your holy temple.
⁵ By awesome deeds in righteousness you will answer us,
O God of our salvation,
you who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth
and of the far-off seas,