⁶ And all the elders of that city nearest to the slain man shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley,

⁷ And they shall testify, Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it.

⁸ Forgive, O Lord, Your people Israel, whom You have redeemed, and do not allow the shedding of innocent blood to be charged to Your people Israel. And the guilt of blood shall be forgiven them.

⁹ So shall you purge the guilt of innocent blood from among you, when you do what is right in the sight of the Lord.

⁶ I will wash my hands in innocence, and go about Your altar, O Lord,