Psalm 51:14-16

Expanded Bible

¹⁴ God, save me from ·the guilt of murder [bloodshed],
    God of my ·salvation [rescue],
    and ·I will sing about your goodness [^Llet my tongue sing for joy of your righteousness].
¹⁵ Lord, let ·me speak [^Lmy lips open]
    so ·I may praise you [^Lmy mouth may speak your praise].
¹⁶ You are not pleased by sacrifices, or I would give them.
    You don’t want burnt offerings [Lev. 1:1–17].