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16 For thou delightest not in sacrifice; [a]else would I give it:
Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.
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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  1. Psalm 51:16 Or, that I should give it

16 For You (A)do not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it;
You are not pleased with burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a (B)broken spirit;
A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.

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16 You do not delight in sacrifice,(A) or I would bring it;
    you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.
17 My sacrifice,(B) O God, is[a] a broken spirit;
    a broken and contrite heart(C)
    you, God, will not despise.

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  1. Psalm 51:17 Or The sacrifices of God are