Psalm 51:17

Psalm 51:17 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17My sacrifice, O God, is51:17 Or The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;

a broken and contrite heart

you, God, will not despise.

17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;

A broken and a contrite heart, God, You will not despise.

17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;

A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.

17My [only] sacrifice [acceptable] to God is a broken spirit;

A broken and contrite heart [broken with sorrow for sin, thoroughly penitent], such, O God, You will not despise.

17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;

a broken and a contrite heart,

O God, You will not despise.

17The greatest sacrifice you want is a broken spirit.

God, you will gladly accept a heart

that is broken because of sadness over sin.