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Psalm 51

David's raw prayer of repentance after his great sin, a model for anyone who has failed and longs to be washed clean and restored.

“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness.”

Psalm 51:1 · King James Version (public domain)

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”

Psalm 51:10 · King James Version (public domain)

“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”

Psalm 51:17 · King James Version (public domain)

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