12 Give me back the joy of your salvation.Keep me strong by giving me a willing spirit.
13 Then I will teach your ways to those who do wrong,and sinners will turn back to you.
14 God, save me from the guilt of murder,God of my salvation,and I will sing about your goodness.
15 Lord, let me speakso I may praise you.
16 You are not pleased by sacrifices, or I would give them.You don’t want burnt offerings.
17 The sacrifice God wants is a broken spirit.God, you will not reject a heart that is broken and sorry for sin.
18 Do whatever good you wish for Jerusalem.Rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.