5 ^aBehold, I was brought forth in iniquity,
And in sin my mother conceived me. ‡

6 Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts,
And in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom.

8 Make me hear joy and gladness,
That the bones You have broken ^amay rejoice. ‡

9 Hide Your face from my sins,
And blot out all my iniquities.