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Behold, I was brought forth in [a state of] iniquity; my mother was sinful who conceived me [and I too am sinful].(A)

Behold, You desire truth in the inner being; make me therefore to know wisdom in my inmost heart.

Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean [ceremonially]; wash me, and I shall [in reality] be whiter than snow.

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Surely I was sinful(A) at birth,(B)
    sinful from the time my mother conceived me.
Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb;
    you taught me wisdom(C) in that secret place.(D)

Cleanse(E) me with hyssop,(F) and I will be clean;
    wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.(G)

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