Psalms 51:17DRA

Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 17 of 19

"The sacrifices of God a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise."
Psalms 51:17

In context

15O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

16For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give : thou delightest not in burnt offering.

17The sacrifices of God a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

18Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

19Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.

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