Psalm 51:17

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

The sacrifice that God wants is a humble spirit. God, you will not turn away someone who comes with a humble heart and is willing to obey you.

Cross References

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is close to those who have suffered disappointment. He saves those who are discouraged.

Isaiah 66:2

I am the one who made all things. They are all here because I made them,” says the Lord. “These are the people I care for: the poor, humble people who obey my commands.

Luke 15:10

In the same way, it’s a happy time for the angels of God when one sinner decides to change.”

Psalm 147:3

He heals their broken hearts and bandages their wounds.

Mark 12:33

And you must love God with all your heart, all your mind, and all your strength. And you must love others the same as you love yourself. These commands are more important than all the animals and sacrifices we offer to God.”

Matthew 5:3

“Great blessings belong to those who know they are spiritually in need. God’s kingdom belongs to them.

1 Peter 2:5

You also are like living stones, and God is using you to build a spiritual house. You are to serve God in this house as holy priests, offering him spiritual sacrifices that he will accept because of Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 13:16

And don’t forget to do good and to share what you have with others, because sacrifices like these are very pleasing to God.

Psalm 102:17

He will listen to the prayers of those in poverty. He will not ignore them.

Psalm 107:22

Offer sacrifices of thanks to him. Sing with joy about all that he has done.

Amos 5:21

“I hate your festivals; I will not accept them. I don’t enjoy your religious meetings.

Romans 12:1

So I beg you, brothers and sisters, because of the great mercy God has shown us, offer your lives as a living sacrifice to him—an offering that is only for God and pleasing to him. Considering what he has done, it is only right that you should worship him in this way.

Isaiah 57:15

God is high and lifted up. He lives forever. His name is holy. He says, “I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are humble and sorry for their sins. I will give new life to those who are humble in spirit. I will give new life to those who are sorry for their sins.

Psalm 22:24

He does not ignore those who need help. He does not hate them. He does not turn away from them. He listens when they cry for help.

Philippians 4:18

I have everything I need. I have even more than I need. I have all I need because Epaphroditus brought your gift to me. Your gift is like a sweet-smelling sacrifice offered to God. God accepts that sacrifice and it pleases him.

Exodus 37:22

The whole lampstand, with the flowers and branches, was made from pure gold. All this gold was hammered and joined together into one piece.