Psalm 51:1

Psalm 51:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1Have mercy on me, O God,

according to your unfailing love;

according to your great compassion

blot out my transgressions.

1Be gracious to me, God, according to Your faithfulness;

According to the greatness of Your compassion, wipe out my wrongdoings.

1Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness;

According to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions.

1Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness;

According to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions.

1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba.

Have mercy on me,51:1 Or Be gracious to me O God,

according to Your loving devotion;

according to Your great compassion,

blot out my transgressions.

1God, have mercy on me

according to your faithful love.

Because your love is so tender and kind,

wipe out my lawless acts.