Psalm
r∙ It is mercy I desire, and not sacrifice.
r∙ It is mercy I desire, and not sacrifice.
Have mercy on me, O God,
in your goodness;
in the greatness of your
compassion wipe out
my offense.
Thoroughly wash me
from my guilt
and of my sin cleanse me. r∙
For you are not pleased
with sacrifices;
should I offer a burnt
offering, you would not
accept it.
My sacrifice, O God,
is a contrite spirit;
a heart contrite and
humbled, O God,
you will not spurn. r∙
Be bountiful, O Lord, to
Zion in your kindness
by rebuilding the walls
of Jerusalem;
Then shall you be pleased
with due sacrifices,
burnt offerings and
holocausts. r∙