New American Bible, Revised Edition

Psalms 51:15-21 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

15. I will teach the wicked your ways,that sinners may return to you.

16. Rescue me from violent bloodshed, God, my saving God,and my tongue will sing joyfully of your justice.

17. Lord, you will open my lips;and my mouth will proclaim your praise.

18. For you do not desire sacrifice or I would give it;a burnt offering you would not accept.

19. My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit;a contrite, humbled heart, O God, you will not scorn.

20. Treat Zion kindly according to your good will;build up the walls of Jerusalem.

21. Then you will desire the sacrifices of the just,burnt offering and whole offerings;then they will offer up young bulls on your altar.