PSALM 50
Response:
Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we have sinned.
Verse 1:
Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness.
In your compassion blot out my offence.
O wash me more and more from my guilt
and cleanse me from my sin.
Verse 2:
My offences truly I know them;
my sin is always before me.
Against you, you alone, have I sinned:
what is evil in your sight I have done.
Verse 3:
A pure heart create for me, O God,
put a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence,
nor deprive me of your holy spirit.
See also: 1st Sunday of Lent (Year A)