Psalms 51:17

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

The sacrifices God desires are a humble spirit– O God, a humble and repentant heart you will not reject.

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 34:18 : 18 The LORD is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.
  • Isa 66:2 : 2 My hand made them; that is how they came to be,” says the LORD. I show special favor to the humble and contrite, who respect what I have to say.
  • Luke 15:10 : 10 In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”
  • Luke 18:11-14 : 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed about himself like this:‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: extortionists, unrighteous people, adulterers– or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of everything I get.’ 13 The tax collector, however, stood far off and would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said,‘God, be merciful to me, sinner that I am!’ 14 I tell you that this man went down to his home justified rather than the Pharisee. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
  • Ps 147:3 : 3 He heals the brokenhearted, and bandages their wounds.
  • Isa 57:15 : 15 For this is what the high and exalted one says, the one who rules forever, whose name is holy:“I dwell in an exalted and holy place, but also with the discouraged and humiliated, in order to cheer up the humiliated and to encourage the discouraged.
  • Isa 61:1-3 : 1 The Lord Will Rejuvenate His People The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, because the LORD has chosen me. He has commissioned me to encourage the poor, to help the brokenhearted, to decree the release of captives, and the freeing of prisoners, 2 to announce the year when the LORD will show his favor, the day when our God will seek vengeance, to console all who mourn, 3 to strengthen those who mourn in Zion, by giving them a turban, instead of ashes, oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning, a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement. They will be called oaks of righteousness, trees planted by the LORD to reveal his splendor.
  • Ps 102:17 : 17 when he responds to the prayer of the destitute, and does not reject their request.
  • Ps 107:22 : 22 Let them present thank offerings, and loudly proclaim what he has done!
  • 2 Kgs 22:19 : 19 ‘You displayed a sensitive spirit and humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard how I intended to make this place and its residents into an appalling example of an accursed people. You tore your clothes and wept before me, and I have heard you,’ says the LORD.
  • 2 Chr 33:12-13 : 12 In his pain Manasseh asked the LORD his God for mercy and truly humbled himself before the God of his ancestors. 13 When he prayed to the LORD, the LORD responded to him and answered favorably his cry for mercy. The LORD brought him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. Then Manasseh realized that the LORD is the true God.
  • Ps 22:24 : 24 For he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed; he did not ignore him; when he cried out to him, he responded.
  • Amos 5:21 : 21 “I absolutely despise your festivals! I get no pleasure from your religious assemblies!
  • Matt 5:3 : 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
  • Mark 12:33 : 33 And to love him with all your heart, with all your mind, and with all your strength and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”
  • Luke 7:39-50 : 39 Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself,“If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him, that she is a sinner.” 40 So Jesus answered him,“Simon, I have something to say to you.” He replied,“Say it, Teacher.” 41 “A certain creditor had two debtors; one owed him five hundred silver coins, and the other fifty. 42 When they could not pay, he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?” 43 Simon answered,“I suppose the one who had the bigger debt canceled.” Jesus said to him,“You have judged rightly.” 44 Then, turning toward the woman, he said to Simon,“Do you see this woman? I entered your house. You gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45 You gave me no kiss of greeting, but from the time I entered she has not stopped kissing my feet. 46 You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with perfumed oil. 47 Therefore I tell you, her sins, which were many, are forgiven, thus she loved much; but the one who is forgiven little loves little.” 48 Then Jesus said to her,“Your sins are forgiven.” 49 But those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves,“Who is this, who even forgives sins?” 50 He said to the woman,“Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
  • Luke 15:2-7 : 2 But the Pharisees and the experts in the law were complaining,“This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 So Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Which one of you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, would not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go look for the one that is lost until he finds it? 5 Then when he has found it, he places it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 Returning home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, telling them,‘Rejoice with me, because I have found my sheep that was lost.’ 7 I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent.
  • Heb 13:16 : 16 And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
  • 1 Pet 2:5 : 5 you yourselves, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood and to offer spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
  • Rom 12:1 : 1 Consecration of the Believer’s Life Therefore I exhort you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice– alive, holy, and pleasing to God– which is your reasonable service.
  • Phil 4:18 : 18 For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent– a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God.
  • Luke 15:21-32 : 21 Then his son said to him,‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 But the father said to his slaves,‘Hurry! Bring the best robe, and put it on him! Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet! 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it! Let us eat and celebrate, 24 because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again– he was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate. 25 “Now his older son was in the field. As he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the slaves and asked what was happening. 27 The slave replied,‘Your brother has returned, and your father has killed the fattened calf because he got his son back safe and sound.’ 28 But the older son became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and appealed to him, 29 but he answered his father,‘Look! These many years I have worked like a slave for you, and I never disobeyed your commands. Yet you never gave me even a goat so that I could celebrate with my friends! 30 But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your assets with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ 31 Then the father said to him,‘Son, you are always with me, and everything that belongs to me is yours. 32 It was appropriate to celebrate and be glad, for your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost and is found.’”
  • Ezek 9:3-4 : 3 Then the glory of the God of Israel went up from the cherub where it had rested to the threshold of the temple. He called to the man dressed in linen who had the writing kit at his side. 4 The LORD said to him,“Go through the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of the people who moan and groan over all the abominations practiced in it.”
  • Ezek 9:6 : 6 Old men, young men, young women, little children, and women– wipe them out! But do not touch anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary!” So they began with the elders who were at the front of the temple.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Ps 51:15-16
    2 verses
    85%

    15O Lord, give me the words! Then my mouth will praise you.

    16Certainly you do not want a sacrifice, or else I would offer it; you do not desire a burnt sacrifice.

  • Ps 34:18
    78%

    18The LORD is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.

  • Ps 51:18-19
    2 verses
    76%

    18Because you favor Zion, do what is good for her! Fortify the walls of Jerusalem!

    19Then you will accept the proper sacrifices, burnt sacrifices and whole offerings; then bulls will be sacrificed on your altar.

  • Ps 40:6
    74%

    6Receiving sacrifices and offerings are not your primary concern. You make that quite clear to me! You do not ask for burnt sacrifices and sin offerings.

  • Heb 10:5-6
    2 verses
    74%

    5So when he came into the world, he said,“Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me.

    6“Whole burnt offerings and sin-offerings you took no delight in.

  • Prov 15:8
    73%

    8The LORD abhors the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

  • Hos 6:6
    72%

    6For I delight in faithfulness, not simply in sacrifice; I delight in acknowledging God, not simply in whole burnt offerings.

  • Ps 51:8-12
    5 verses
    72%

    8Grant me the ultimate joy of being forgiven! May the bones you crushed rejoice!

    9Hide your face from my sins! Wipe away all my guilt!

    10Create for me a pure heart, O God! Renew a resolute spirit within me!

    11Do not reject me! Do not take your holy Spirit away from me!

    12Let me again experience the joy of your deliverance! Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey!

  • Ps 50:8
    71%

    8I am not condemning you because of your sacrifices, or because of your burnt sacrifices that you continually offer me.

  • Ps 4:5
    70%

    5Offer the prescribed sacrifices and trust in the LORD!

  • Prov 21:3
    70%

    3To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

  • Ps 147:3
    70%

    3He heals the brokenhearted, and bandages their wounds.

  • Heb 10:8
    70%

    8When he says above,“Sacrifices and offerings and whole burnt offerings and sin-offerings you did not desire nor did you take delight in them”(which are offered according to the law),

  • Ps 69:31-32
    2 verses
    70%

    31That will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hooves.

    32The oppressed look on– let them rejoice! You who seek God, may you be encouraged!

  • Prov 21:27
    70%

    27The wicked person’s sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!

  • Ps 66:15
    70%

    15I will offer up to you fattened animals as burnt sacrifices, along with the smell of sacrificial rams. I will offer cattle and goats.(Selah)

  • 1 Chr 29:17
    69%

    17I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.

  • Ps 116:17
    69%

    17I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the LORD.

  • Amos 5:22
    69%

    22Even if you offer me burnt and grain offerings, I will not be satisfied; I will not look with favor on your peace offerings of fattened calves.

  • Ps 50:14
    69%

    14Present to God a thank-offering! Repay your vows to the Most High!

  • Ps 102:17
    69%

    17when he responds to the prayer of the destitute, and does not reject their request.

  • Mal 2:13
    68%

    13You also do this: You cover the altar of the LORD with tears as you weep and groan, because he no longer pays any attention to the offering nor accepts it favorably from you.

  • Isa 1:11
    68%

    11“Of what importance to me are your many sacrifices?” says the LORD.“I have had my fill of burnt sacrifices of rams and the fat from steers. The blood of bulls, lambs, and goats I do not want.

  • Isa 66:2
    68%

    2My hand made them; that is how they came to be,” says the LORD. I show special favor to the humble and contrite, who respect what I have to say.

  • Mic 6:7
    68%

    7Will the LORD accept a thousand rams, or ten thousand streams of olive oil? Should I give him my firstborn child as payment for my rebellion, my offspring– my own flesh and blood– for my sin?

  • Isa 57:15
    68%

    15For this is what the high and exalted one says, the one who rules forever, whose name is holy:“I dwell in an exalted and holy place, but also with the discouraged and humiliated, in order to cheer up the humiliated and to encourage the discouraged.

  • Ps 73:21
    68%

    21Yes, my spirit was bitter, and my insides felt sharp pain.

  • Ps 51:1
    68%

    1For the music director; a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David’s affair with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts!

  • Ps 42:1
    68%

    1Book 2(Psalms 42-72) For the music director; a well-written song by the Korahites. As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God!

  • Ps 54:6
    67%

    6With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you! I will give thanks to your name, O LORD, for it is good!

  • 1 Sam 15:22
    67%

    22Then Samuel said,“Does the LORD take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as he does in obedience? Certainly, obedience is better than sacrifice; paying attention is better than the fat of rams.

  • Ps 10:17
    67%

    17LORD, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer.

  • Mal 1:8
    67%

    8For when you offer blind animals as a sacrifice, is that not wrong? And when you offer the lame and sick, is that not wrong as well? Indeed, try offering them to your governor! Will he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

  • Ps 60:1
    67%

    1For the music director; according to the shushan-eduth style; a prayer of David written to instruct others. It was written when he fought against Aram Naharaim and Aram-Zobah. That was when Joab turned back and struck down 12,000Edomites in the Valley of Salt. O God, you have rejected us. You suddenly turned on us in your anger. Please restore us!

  • Lev 22:24
    67%

    24You must not present to the LORD something with testicles that are bruised, crushed, torn, or cut off; you must not do this in your land.

  • Ps 18:27
    67%

    27For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look.

  • Ps 51:6
    67%

    6Look, you desire integrity in the inner man; you want me to possess wisdom.

  • Ps 20:3
    66%

    3May he take notice of all your offerings; may he accept your burnt sacrifice!(Selah)

  • Ps 38:8
    66%

    8I am numb with pain and severely battered; I groan loudly because of the anxiety I feel.

  • Ps 50:5
    66%

    5He says:“Assemble my covenant people before me, those who ratified a covenant with me by sacrifice!”

  • Ps 143:4
    66%

    4My strength leaves me; I am absolutely shocked.

  • Heb 13:16
    66%

    16And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.