How many are my iniquities and my sins? Make me know my transgression and my sin.
I will say to God, Do not condemn me; let me know why thou dost contend against me.
that thou dost seek out my iniquity and search for my sin,
Is not your wickedness great? There is no end to your iniquities.
You say, ‘I am clean, without transgression; I am pure, and there is no iniquity in me.
“Teach me, and I will be silent; make me understand how I have erred.
Why dost thou not pardon my transgression and take away my iniquity? For now I shall lie in the earth; thou wilt seek me, but I shall not be.”
Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts!