Psalms 51:16

KJV

For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.

— Psalms 51:16, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Psalms Chapter 51 connects to 10 cross-references. A penitential lament of David attributed to his encounter with Nathan after the Bathsheba affair — the most celebrated of the seven penitential psalms. David confesses sin done against God alone, asks for cleansing with hyssop, and prays for a …

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Other Translations

ASV

For thou delightest not in sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.

YLT

For Thou desirest not sacrifice, or I give <FI>it<Fi> , Burnt-offering Thou acceptest not.

BBE

You have no desire for an offering or I would give it; you have no delight in burned offerings.

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