Psalms 51:16LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 16 of 19

"For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give : thou delightest not in burnt offering."
— Psalms 51:16

In context

14Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.

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.