Psalm 51:16-17 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

¹⁶For You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it;

You take no pleasure in burnt offerings.

¹⁷The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;

a broken and a contrite heart,

O God, You will not despise.

— Psalm 51:16-17

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A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. - Psalm 51:17

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