Psalm 51:16-18

New Living Translation

¹⁶You do not desire a sacrifice, or I would offer one.
    You do not want a burnt offering.
¹⁷The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit.
    You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.
¹⁸Look with favor on Zion and help her;
    rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

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Psalm 51:16-18

New International Version

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