3  ^bFor I know my transgressions,

and my sin is ever before me.

4  ^cAgainst you, you only, have I sinned

and done what is evil ^din your sight,

^eso that you may be justified in your words

and blameless in your judgment.

17  The sacrifices of God are ^xa broken spirit;

a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.