Psalms 51:16-17

16 You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.
17 My sacrifice, O God, is[a] a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S 1 Samuel 15:22; Psalms 40:6
  • 2. Proverbs 15:8; Haggai 2:14
  • 3. Matthew 11:29; Psalms 34:18

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or "The sacrifices of God are"
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