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24 You have brought me no sweet-smelling incense nor pleased me with the sacrificial fat. No, you have presented me only with sins and wearied me with all your faults.

25 I, yes, I alone am he who blots away your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again. 26 Oh, remind me of this promise of forgiveness, for we must talk about your sins. Plead your case for my forgiving you.

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24 You have not bought any fragrant calamus(A) for me,
    or lavished on me the fat(B) of your sacrifices.
But you have burdened me with your sins
    and wearied(C) me with your offenses.(D)

25 “I, even I, am he who blots out
    your transgressions,(E) for my own sake,(F)
    and remembers your sins(G) no more.(H)
26 Review the past for me,
    let us argue the matter together;(I)
    state the case(J) for your innocence.

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