Psalms 51:17

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

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Other Translations for Psalms 51:17

BSB
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.
AKJV
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
CPDV
A crushed spirit is a sacrifice to God. A contrite and humbled heart, O God, you will not spurn.
ERV
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
NHEB
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
SMT
The sacrifices of God a spirit being broken: a heart being broken and crushed, O God, thou wilt not despise.

Commentary for Psalms 51:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 51:17
Summary
Contrite heart is deity's preferred offering
Event
Valuing broken and contrite heart
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Teaching