Psalm 51:15-17

New International Reader's Version

¹⁵ Lord, open my lips so that I can speak.
    Then my mouth will praise you.
¹⁶ You don’t take delight in sacrifice.
    If you did, I would bring it.
    You don’t take pleasure in burnt offerings.
¹⁷ The greatest sacrifice you want is a broken spirit.
    God, you will gladly accept a heart
    that is broken because of sadness over sin.