Psa 51:17-18 | NET2full | STEP | The sacrifice God desires is a humble spirit — O God , a humble and repentant heart you will not reject .

‏ Psalms 51:17-18

17 The sacrifice God desires is a humble spirit ^{▼▼tn Heb “a broken spirit.”} —
O God, a humble and repentant heart ^{▼▼tn Heb “a broken and crushed heart.”} you will not reject. ^{▼▼tn Or “despise.”}
18 Because you favor Zion, do what is good for her. ^{▼▼tn Heb “do what is good for Zion in your favor.”}
Fortify ^{▼▼tn Or “Build.” The imperfect verbal form is used here to express the psalmist’s wish or request.} the walls of Jerusalem.