⁶ Sacrifice and offering you did not desire—^(A)
    but my ears you have opened^[a]—^(B)
    burnt offerings^(C) and sin offerings^[b] you did not require.

¹¹ Do not withhold your mercy^(A) from me, Lord;
    may your love^(B) and faithfulness^(C) always protect^(D) me.