Psalm 51:16-18

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¹⁶For thou hast no delight in sacrifice;
were I to give a burnt offering, thou wouldst not be pleased.
¹⁷The sacrifice acceptable to God^[a] is a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

¹⁸Do good to Zion in thy good pleasure;
rebuild the walls of Jerusalem,

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Psalm 51:17 Or My sacrifice, O God

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