Psalm 51:15-19

Good News Translation

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.

¹⁸ O God, be kind to Zion and help her;
    rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
¹⁹ Then you will be pleased with proper sacrifices
    and with our burnt offerings;
    and bulls will be sacrificed on your altar.