Psalms 51:13-17

13Then I will teach your ways to people who have turned against you. Then sinners will turn back and they will obey you.

14God, I am guilty of murder. Please forgive me! You are the one who saves me. When you rescue me, I will sing aloud about your righteousness.

15My Lord, help me to speak, and then I will praise you.

16I would be happy to offer sacrifices to you, but that is not what you really want. You do not want a burnt offering from me.

17You want me to be humble and sorry. That is the sacrifice that you want. When people are humble and they turn away from their sins, you will not refuse them.