Psalms 51:17

Overview - Psalms 51
David prays for remission of sins, whereof he makes a deep confession.
He prays for sanctification.
16 God delights not in sacrifice, but in sincerity.
18 He prays for the church.
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Psalms 51:17  (King James Version)
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
 


sacrifices
107:22 Mark 12:33 ; Romans 12:1 ; Philippians 4:18 ; Hebrews 13:16 ; 1 Peter 2:5

a broken spirit
34:18 147:3 2 Kings 22:19 ; Isaiah 57:15 ; 61:1-3 66:2 Ezekiel 9:3 Ezekiel 9:4 Ezekiel 9:6
Matthew 5:3 ; Luke 18:11-14

thou
22:24 102:17 2 Chronicles 33:12 2 Chronicles 33:13 ; Amos 5:21 ; Luke 7:39-50 ; Luke 15:2-7 Luke 15:10 Luke 15:21-32