Psalms 51:17

17 My sacrifice, O God, is[a] a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.

Psalms 51:17 in Other Translations

KJV
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
ESV
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
NLT
17 The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.
MSG
17 I learned God-worship when my pride was shattered. Heart-shattered lives ready for love don't for a moment escape God's notice.
CSB
17 The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. God, You will not despise a broken and humbled heart.

Psalms 51:17 In-Context

15 Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise.
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 broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.
18 May it please you to prosper Zion, to build up the walls of Jerusalem.
19 Then you will delight in the sacrifices of the righteous, in burnt offerings offered whole; then bulls will be offered on your altar.

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Cross References 2

  • 1. Proverbs 15:8; Haggai 2:14
  • 2. Matthew 11:29; Psalms 34:18

Footnotes 1

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