Psalms 51:19

17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.

18 In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.

Then You will delight in righteous sacrifices, in whole burnt offerings; then bulls will be offered on Your altar.

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
Then You will delight in righteous sacrifices, in whole burnt offerings; then bulls will be offered on Your altar.
KJV
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.
WEB
Then you will delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, in burnt offerings and in whole burnt offerings. Then they will offer bulls on your altar.
ASV
Then will thou delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, In burnt-offering and in whole burnt-offering: Then will they offer bullocks upon thine altar. Psalm 52 For the Chief Musician. Maschil of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Abimelech.
DARBY
Then shalt thou have sacrifices of righteousness, burnt-offering, and whole burnt-offering; then shall they offer up bullocks upon thine altar.
BLB
Then You will delight [in] the sacrifices of righteousness, a burnt offering and whole [sacrifice]; then they will offer bulls upon Your altar.
ÅB
Da skal du ha behag i rettferdighets offere, i brennoffer og heloffer; da skal de ofre okser på ditt alter.
[^1]: d.e. kjennes å være rettferdig i dine straffedommer.
OTB
Da vil du ha behag i rettferdige offer,
I brennoffer og heloffer;
Da skal de ofre okser på ditt alter.
B1930
Da skal du ha behag i rettferdighets offere, i brennoffer og heloffer; da skal de ofre okser på ditt alter.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Psalms 4:5

    Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.

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  • Ephesians 5:2

    and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

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  • Malachi 3:3

    And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.

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  • Romans 12:1

    Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

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  • Psalms 66:13–15

    I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You—

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  • Psalms 118:27

    The LORD is God; He has made His light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.

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