Berean Standard Bible
“For You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You take no pleasure in burnt offerings.”
David continues his confession after Nathan confronted him, now explaining what God does and does not require. He knows the law's sacrifices cannot cover his deliberate sin alone.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You take no pleasure in burnt offerings.
World English Bible (WEB)
For you don’t delight in sacrifice, or else I would give it. You have no pleasure in burnt offering.
King James Version (KJV)
For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For thou delightest not in sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
You have no desire for an offering or I would give it; you have no delight in burned offerings.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque no quieres tú sacrificio, que yo daría; no quieres holocausto.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Tú no quieres sacrificios ni ofrendas quemadas; si así fuera, con gusto lo haría.
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