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Psalms 51:17-18

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit

Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity · Psalms 51

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17For you do not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offering.

18The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and crushed heart, O God, you will not despise.

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