Psalms 51:12-17

¹²(51-14) Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and let a willing spirit uphold me.

¹³(51-15) Then will I teach transgressors Thy ways; and sinners shall return unto Thee.

¹⁴(51-16) Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, Thou God of my salvation; so shall my tongue sing aloud of Thy righteousness.

¹⁵(51-17) O Lord, open Thou my lips; and my mouth shall declare Thy praise.

¹⁶(51-18) For Thou delightest not in sacrifice, else would I give it; Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.

¹⁷(51-19) The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.