16For if thou hadst desired sacrifice, I would indeed have given it: with burnt offerings thou wilt not be delighted.


In Context

13 I will teach the unjust thy ways: and the wicked shall be converted to thee.

14 Deliver me from blood, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall extol thy justice.

15 O Lord, thou wilt open my lips: and my mouth shall declare thy praise.

16 For if thou hadst desired sacrifice, I would indeed have given it: with burnt offerings thou wilt not be delighted.

17 A sacrifice to God is an afflicted spirit: a contrite and humbled heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

18 Deal favourably, O Lord, in thy good will with Sion; that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up.

Psalm 51:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

51:16For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it:] thou delightest not in burnt offering.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

51:16You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

51:16For thou delightest not in sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

51:16For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

51:16For thou delightest not in sacrifice; else would I give it: thou hast no pleasure in burnt offering.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

51:16For thou desirest not sacrifice: else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt-offering.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

51:16For you don't delight in sacrifice, or else I would give it. You have no pleasure in burnt offering.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

51:16For Thou desirest not sacrifice, or I give it, Burnt-offering Thou acceptest not.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

51:16For you desire not sacrifice; else would I give it: you delight not in burnt offering.