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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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