Psalms 51:16

For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
- King James Version

For You do not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it; You are not pleased with burnt offering.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For thou delightest not in sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.
- American Standard Version (1901)

You have no desire for an offering or I would give it; you have no delight in burned offerings.
- Basic English Bible

For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.
- Darby Bible

For thou desirest not sacrifice: else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt-offering.
- Webster's Bible

For you don't delight in sacrifice, or else I would give it. You have no pleasure in burnt offering.
- World English Bible

For Thou desirest not sacrifice, or I give [it], Burnt-offering Thou acceptest not.
- Youngs Literal Bible

(51:18) For Thou delightest not in sacrifice, else would I give it; Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 51:16

51:16 Not sacrifice - This is not to be understood absolutely, with respect to David's crimes, which were not to be expiated by any sacrifice.