Ahab in our first reading recognizes his sin and its penalty, and he repents for His transgressions trusting his lot the God of Justice. Psalm 51 is powerful prayer of contrition. We acknowledge our sin before God, and throw ourselves upon his mercy. We petition God to cleanse us from the taint of sin and praise Him for his compassion. "Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense. thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me." Psalm 51:3-4 ............................................................................................................................................................. Acab en nuestra primera lectura reconoce su pecado y su pena, y se arrepiente de sus transgresiones confiando su suerte al Dios de Justicia. El Salmo 51 es una poderosa oración de contrición. Reconocemos nuestro pecado ante Dios y nos entregamos a su misericordia. Pedimos a Dios que nos limpie de la mancha del pecado y lo alabamos por su compasión. "Por tu inmensa compasión Señor, apiádate de mí y olvida mis ofensas. Lávame bien de todos mis delitos y purifícame de mis pecados". Salmo 51:3-4