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.

³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.^(A)
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.^(B)
5 Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.^(C)
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.^(D)
7 Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.^(E)
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,^(F)
    for they will see God.^(G)
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,^(H)
    for they will be called children of God.^(I)
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,^(J)
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.^(K)

“Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices
    as much as in obeying the Lord?
To obey is better than sacrifice,^(A)
    and to heed is better than the fat of rams.