Behold, (A)I was brought forth in iniquity,
    and in sin did my mother conceive me.
Behold, you delight in truth in (B)the inward being,
    and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.

Purge me (C)with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
    (D)wash me, and I shall be (E)whiter than snow.

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Surely I was sinful(A) at birth,(B)
    sinful from the time my mother conceived me.
Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb;
    you taught me wisdom(C) in that secret place.(D)

Cleanse(E) me with hyssop,(F) and I will be clean;
    wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.(G)

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