Psalms 51:17
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
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 …
Other Translations
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
The sacrifices of God <FI>are<Fi> a broken spirit, A heart broken and bruised, O God, Thou dost not despise.
The offerings of God are a broken spirit; a broken and sorrowing heart, O God, you will not put from you.
Cross References
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I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies.
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Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth …