51 ^(B)Have mercy on me,^[a] O God,
    according to your steadfast love;
according to your ^(C)abundant mercy
    ^(D)blot out my transgressions.

¹⁷ But ^(A)the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on ^(B)those who fear him,
    and his righteousness to ^(C)children's children,

^15 (A)Look down from heaven and see,
    ^(B)from your holy and beautiful^[a] habitation.
Where are ^(C)your zeal and your might?
    The stirring of your inner parts and your compassion
    are held back from me.