12. Give me back the joy that comes when you save me.Keep me strong by giving me a willing spirit.
13. Then I will teach your ways to those who do wrong.And sinners will turn back to you.
14. God, save me from the guilt of murder.God, you are the one who saves me.I will sing about your goodness.
15. Lord, let me speakso I may praise you.
16. You are not pleased by sacrifices.Otherwise, I would give them.You don’t want burnt offerings.
17. The sacrifice God wants is a willing spirit.God, you will not rejecta heart that is broken and sorry for its sin.
18. Do whatever good you wish for Jerusalem.Rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
19. Then you will be pleased with right sacrifices and whole burnt offerings.And bulls will be offered on your altar.