Psalms 51:16
“For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.”
What does Psalms 51:16 mean?
Psalms 51:16 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering." This verse is part of a larger passage in which King David confesses his sin to God and seeks forgiveness and restoration. The…
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In the rich tapestry of Scripture, few passages resonate with the heartfelt complexity of human repentance and divine expectation as Psalm 51:16 states: "For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering." This verse emerges from a…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am drawn to the profound truth found in Psalm 51:16, where Your Word declares, "For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering." Lord, I thank You for Your Word, which cuts through the…
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