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Psalms 51:17

Psalms chapter 51 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.16For thou delightest not in sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.

v.17This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 15:10

    Even so, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

  • Isaiah 57:15

    For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

  • Luke 15:2

    And both the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

  • Psalms 107:22

    And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, And declare his works with singing.

  • Philippians 4:18

    But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

  • Matthew 5:3

    Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.