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Psalms 51:16

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Psalms 51:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 51:16

Theological / Devotional

Desirest not sacrifice. See on Ps. 40:6–8; cf. Isa. 1:11–17. The law of Moses prescribed death as the punishment for murder (Ex. 21:12); no mere offering could suffice.

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