Psalm 51:16

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Psalm 51:16

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Berean Standard Bible

For You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You take no pleasure in burnt offerings.

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

For you don’t delight in sacrifice, or else I would give it. You have no pleasure in burnt offering.

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ASV

American Standard Version

For thou delightest not in sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.

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Psalm 51

¹⁴ Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness.

¹⁵ O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise.

¹⁶ For You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You take no pleasure in burnt offerings.

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

¹⁸ In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.

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