16 You do not want a sacrifice, or I would give it;
you are not pleased with a burnt offering.(A)
17 The sacrifice pleasing to God is[a] a broken spirit.
You will not despise a broken and humbled heart, God.(B)

18 In your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper;
build the walls of Jerusalem.(C)

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  1. 51:17 Lit The sacrifices of God are

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.

18 May it please you to prosper Zion,(D)
    to build up the walls of Jerusalem.(E)

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