16 For thou desirest no sacrifice, though I would give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.

17 The sacrifices of God are a [a]contrite spirit: a contrite and a broken heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

18 Be favorable unto [b]Zion for thy good pleasure: build the walls of Jerusalem.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 51:17 Which is a wounding of the heart, proceeding of faith, which seeketh unto God for mercy.
  2. Psalm 51:18 He prayeth for the whole Church, because through his sin it was in danger of God’s judgment.

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

18 May it please you to prosper Zion,(D)
    to build up the walls of Jerusalem.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 51:17 Or The sacrifices of God are