New American Standard Bible

Psalms 51:12-18 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

12. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation And sustain me with a willing spirit.

13. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners will be converted to You.

14. Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation; Then my tongue will joyfully sing of Your righteousness.

15. O Lord, open my lips, That my mouth may declare Your praise.

16. For You do not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it; You are not pleased with burnt offering.

17. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.

18. By Your favor do good to Zion; Build the walls of Jerusalem.