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Psalms 51:18

JerusalemZion
Israel and the nations

16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.

17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.
KJV
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
WEB
Do well in your good pleasure to Zion. Build the walls of Jerusalem.
ASV
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: Build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
DARBY
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion; build the walls of Jerusalem.
BLB
By Your pleasure, do good to Zion; may You build up the walls of Jerusalem.
ÅB
Gjør vel imot Sion etter din nåde, bygg Jerusalems murer!
OTB
Gjør vel mot Sion i din nåde;
Bygg Jerusalems murer.
B1930
Gjør vel imot Sion efter din nåde, bygg Jerusalems murer!

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