O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
Psalms 51:15
King James Version (public domain)
Traditionally attributed to David · c. 10th century BC · King of Israel; author of many Psalms (compiled with other writers)
Context
13Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
14Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
15O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
16For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.