Psalm 51:12-17

Good News Translation

¹⁴ Spare my life, O God, and save me,^[a]
    and I will gladly proclaim your righteousness.
¹⁵ Help me to speak, Lord,
    and I will praise you.

¹⁶ You do not want sacrifices,
    or I would offer them;
you are not pleased with burnt offerings.
¹⁷ My sacrifice is a humble spirit, O God;
    you will not reject a humble and repentant heart.