15. Help me to speak,and I will praise you, Lord.
16. Offerings and sacrificesare not what you want.
17. The way to please youis to feel sorrowdeep in our hearts.This is the kind of sacrificeyou won't refuse.
18. Please be willing, Lord,to help the city of Zionand to rebuild its walls.
19. Then you will be pleasedwith the proper sacrifices,and we will offer bullson your altar once again.