Psalms 51:16

For thou desirest not sacrifice,.... Legal sacrifice; for there was no sacrifice appointed under the law for murder and adultery;

else would I give it; he would gladly have offered it up;

thou…

For thou desirest not sacrifice ... - On the words rendered in this verse “sacrifice” and “burnt-offering,” see the notes at Isa 1:11. On the main sentiment here expressed - that God did not “desire”…

I. David prays against the guilt of sin, and prays for the grace of God, enforcing both petitions from a plea taken from the glory of God, which he promises with thankfulness to show forth. 1. He…

For thou desirest not sacrifice R.V., For thou delightest not in sacrifice. The verb is the same as in Psa 51:51; Psa 51:51, and Psa 40:6. Forgives the reason for the nature of the thank-offering…