Psalm 51:17

God's Word

The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. O God, you do not despise a broken and sorrowful heart.

Cross References

2 Kings 22:19

You had a change of heart and humbled yourself in front of the Lord when you heard my words against this place and those who live here. I had said that those who live here will be destroyed and cursed. You also tore your clothes ⌞in distress⌟ and cried in front of me. So I will listen ⌞to you⌟, declares the Lord.

Psalm 102:17

He will turn his attention to the prayers of those who have been abandoned. He will not despise their prayers.

Psalm 107:22

Let them bring songs of thanksgiving as their sacrifice. Let them tell in joyful songs what he has done.

Psalm 147:3

He is the healer of the brokenhearted. He is the one who bandages their wounds.

Psalm 22:24

The Lord has not despised or been disgusted with the plight of the oppressed one. He has not hidden his face from that person. The Lord heard when that oppressed person cried out to him for help.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is near to those whose hearts are humble. He saves those whose spirits are crushed.

Exodus 37:22

The buds and branches were hammered out of the same piece of pure gold as the lamp stand.

Isaiah 57:15

The High and Lofty One lives forever, and his name is holy. This is what he says: I live in a high and holy place. But I am with those who are crushed and humble. I will renew the spirit of those who are humble and the courage of those who are crushed.

Isaiah 66:2

I have made all these things. “That is why all these things have come into being,” declares the Lord. I will pay attention to those who are humble and sorry ⌞for their sins⌟ and who tremble at my word.

Ezekiel 9:6

Kill old men, young men, old women, young women, and children. But don’t come near anyone who has a mark on him. Start with my holy place.” So they started with the old men in front of the temple.

Amos 5:21

I hate your festivals; I despise them. I’m not pleased with your religious assemblies.

Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

Mark 12:33

To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as you love yourself is more important than all the burnt offerings and sacrifices.”

Luke 15:10

So I can guarantee that God’s angels are happy about one person who turns to God and changes the way he thinks and acts.”

Romans 12:1

Brothers and sisters, in view of all we have just shared about God’s compassion, I encourage you to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, dedicated to God and pleasing to him. This kind of worship is appropriate for you.

Philippians 4:18

You have paid me in full, and I have more than enough. Now that Epaphroditus has brought me your gifts, you have filled my needs. Your gifts are a soothing aroma, a sacrifice that God accepts and with which he is pleased.

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t forget to do good things for others and to share what you have with them. These are the kinds of sacrifices that please God.

1 Peter 2:5

You come to him as living stones, a spiritual house that is being built into a holy priesthood. So offer spiritual sacrifices that God accepts through Jesus Christ.