Psalms 40:6

Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.

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Other Translations for Psalms 40:6

BSB
Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but my ears You have opened. Burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not require.
AKJV
Sacrifice and offering you did not desire; my ears have you opened: burnt offering and sin offering have you not required.
CPDV
Sacrifice and oblation, you did not want. But you have perfected ears for me. Holocaust and sin offering, you did not require.
ERV
Sacrifice and offering thou hast no delight in; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
NHEB
Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me. Whole burnt offering and sin offering you did not require.
SMT
Sacrifice and a gift thou didst not delight in; the ears thou didst pierce to me: burnt-offering and sin thou didst not ask.

Commentary for Psalms 40:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 40:6
Summary
God prefers obedience over ceremonial offerings
Event
God revealing preference for obedience
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Teaching