What does Psalms 51:16 say? (KJV)

Psalms 51:16

King James Version (public domain)

Traditionally attributed to David · c. 10th century BC · King of Israel; author of many Psalms (compiled with other writers)

For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.

14Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.

15O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

16For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.

17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

18Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.