17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and a contrite heart,
O God, You will not despise.
— Psalm 51:17

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A broken heart
Illustration of Psalm 51:17

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

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