Psalm 51:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The way to please you is to feel sorrow deep in our hearts. This is the kind of sacrifice you won't refuse.

Cross References

Psalm 34:18

The LORD is there to rescue all who are discouraged and have given up hope.

Isaiah 66:2

I have made everything; that's how it all came to be. I, the LORD, have spoken. The people I treasure most are the humble— they depend only on me and tremble when I speak.

Luke 15:10

Jesus said, “In the same way God's angels are happy when even one person turns to him.”

Psalm 147:3

He renews our hopes and heals our bodies.

Mark 12:33

It is also true that we must love God with all our heart, mind, and strength, and that we must love others as much as we love ourselves. These commandments are more important than all the sacrifices and offerings that we could possibly make.”

Matthew 5:3

God blesses those people who depend only on him. They belong to the kingdom of heaven!

1 Peter 2:5

And now you are living stones that are being used to build a spiritual house. You are also a group of holy priests, and with the help of Jesus Christ you will offer sacrifices that please God.

Hebrews 13:16

But don't forget to help others and to share your possessions with them. This too is like offering a sacrifice that pleases God.

Psalm 102:17

and the prayers of the homeless will be answered.

Psalm 107:22

You should celebrate by offering sacrifices and singing joyful songs to tell what he has done.

2 Kings 22:19

I noticed how sad you were when you read that this country and its people would be completely wiped out. You even tore your clothes in sorrow, and I heard you cry.

Amos 5:21

I, the LORD, hate and despise your religious celebrations and your times of worship.

Romans 12:1

Dear friends, God is good. So I beg you to offer your bodies to him as a living sacrifice, pure and pleasing. That's the most sensible way to serve God.

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives for ever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.

Psalm 22:24

The LORD doesn't hate or despise the helpless in all their troubles. When I cried out, he listened and did not turn away.

Philippians 4:18

I have been paid back everything, and with interest. I am completely satisfied with the gifts that you asked Epaphroditus to bring me. They are like a sweet-smelling offering or like the right kind of sacrifice that pleases God.

Exodus 37:22

The lampstand, including its branches and decorative flowers, was made from a single piece of hammered pure gold.