Psalm 51:17

English Standard Version

17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. (Ps 34:18)

New International Version

17 My sacrifice, O God, is[1] a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.

New International Reader’s Version

17 The greatest sacrifice you want is a broken spirit. God, you will gladly accept a heart that is broken because of sadness over sin.

King James Version

17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.