Psalms 51:16-19

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.

18God, please be kind and help Zion. Make the walls of Jerusalem strong again.

19Then you will accept our proper sacrifices. Our burnt offerings and sacrifices of whole animals will make you happy. Once again, people will offer bulls to you, on your altar.