What is the number of my evil-doings and my sins? give me knowledge of them.
I will say to God, Do not put me down as a sinner; make clear to me what you have against me.
That you take note of my sin, searching after my wrongdoing,
Is not your evil-doing great? and there is no end to your sins.
I am clean, without sin; I am washed, and there is no evil in me:
Give me teaching and I will be quiet; and make me see my error.
And why do you not take away my sin, and let my wrongdoing be ended? for now I go down to the dust, and you will be searching for me with care, but I will be gone.
O God, let the secrets of my heart be uncovered, and let my wandering thoughts be tested: