Psalm 51:17

New Century Version

The sacrifice God wants is a broken spirit. God, you will not reject a heart that is broken and sorry for sin.

Cross References

2 Kings 22:19

When you heard my words against this place and its people, you became sorry for what you had done and humbled yourself before me. I said they would be cursed and would be destroyed. You tore your clothes to show how upset you were, and you cried in my presence. This is why I have heard you, says the Lord.

Psalm 102:17

He will answer the prayers of the needy; he will not reject their prayers.

Psalm 107:22

Let them offer sacrifices to thank him. With joy they should tell what he has done.

Psalm 147:3

He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.

Psalm 22:24

He does not ignore those in trouble. He doesn’t hide from them but listens when they call out to him.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and he saves those whose spirits have been crushed.

Exodus 37:22

The buds, branches, and lampstand were all one piece of pure, hammered gold.

Isaiah 57:15

And this is the reason: God lives forever and is holy. He is high and lifted up. He says, “I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are sad and humble. I give new life to those who are humble and to those whose hearts are broken.

Isaiah 66:2

My hand made all things. All things are here because I made them,” says the Lord. “These are the people I am pleased with: those who are not proud or stubborn and who fear my word.

Ezekiel 9:6

Kill and destroy old men, young men and women, little children, and older women, but don’t touch any who have the mark on them. Start at my Temple.” So they started with the elders who were in front of the Temple.

Amos 5:21

The Lord says, “I hate and reject your feasts; I cannot stand your religious meetings.

Matthew 5:3

“They are blessed who realize their spiritual poverty, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

Mark 12:33

One must love God with all his heart, all his mind, and all his strength. And one must love his neighbor as he loves himself. These commands are more important than all the animals and sacrifices we offer to God.”

Luke 15:10

In the same way, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God when one sinner changes his heart and life.”

Romans 12:1

So brothers and sisters, since God has shown us great mercy, I beg you to offer your lives as a living sacrifice to him. Your offering must be only for God and pleasing to him, which is the spiritual way for you to worship.

Philippians 4:18

And now I have everything, and more. I have all I need, because Epaphroditus brought your gift to me. It is like a sweet-smelling sacrifice offered to God, who accepts that sacrifice and is pleased with it.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not forget to do good to others, and share with them, because such sacrifices please God.

1 Peter 2:5

You also are like living stones, so let yourselves be used to build a spiritual temple—to be holy priests who offer spiritual sacrifices to God. He will accept those sacrifices through Jesus Christ.