Psalm 51:17
"My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise."
BIBLE VERSE
8/15/2025
Psalm 51:17 says:
"My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise." (NIV)
This verse teaches that God values genuine humility and repentance over outward displays of religion. A broken and contrite heart is one that recognizes its need for God and sincerely turns to Him for mercy.
In daily life, this means coming to God honestly—without pretense—when we’ve failed or fallen short. He will never reject a humble, repentant heart, but will meet it with forgiveness, restoration, and grace.