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Psalms 51:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 51:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 51 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”
Psalms 51:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 51:17
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. This verse concludes the penitential section before David's intercessory prayer for Jerusalem (vv.18-19). It reveals what God truly desires: not external ritual but internal reality—genuine brokenness over sin and humble contrition before His holiness."The sacrifices of God" (זִבְחֵי אֱלֹהִים/zivche Elohim) uses plural 'sacrifices'—but then defines them as singular spiritual realities rather than multiple animal offerings. David has already acknowledged (v.16) that God doesn't desire animal ...
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Cross-References for Psalms 51:17
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“and saves those who have a crushed spirit.”
“and [so] all these things came to be”
“and binds up their wounds.”
“I tell you”
“and with all the understanding”
“he begged Yahweh his God”
“and has not despised their prayer.”
“whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place”
“as living stones”