The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. Cross References 1 Samuel 15:22 But Samuel declared: "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. 2 Kings 22:19 because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its people, that they would become a desolation and a curse, and because you have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have heard you,' declares the LORD. Psalm 34:18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit. Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. Hosea 14:2 Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: "Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips. Joel 2:13 So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. Micah 6:6 With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves? Malachi 3:4 Then the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will please the LORD, as in days of old and years gone by. Treasury of Scripture The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. sacrifices Psalm 107:22 Mark 12:33 Romans 12:1 a broken spirit Psalm 34:18 Psalm 147:3 2 Kings 22:19 thou Psalm 22:24 Psalm 102:17 2 Chronicles 33:12,13 |