16. For thou delightest not in sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.
17. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
18. Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: Build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
19. Then will thou delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, In burnt-offering and in whole burnt-offering: Then will they offer bullocks upon thine altar.