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 For if Thou hadst desired sacrifice, I would indeed have given it: * with burnt-offerings Thou wilt not be delighted.

A sacrifice to God is an afflicted spirit: * a contrite and humble heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.

Deal favorably, O Lord, in Thy good will with Sion; * that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up.

Then shalt Thou accept the sacrifice of justice, oblations, and whole burnt-offerings: * then shall they lay calves upon Thy altar.

Grant them eternal rest, O Lord,* and let perpetual light shine on them.

''Ant. ''The bones that are humbled shall rejoice in the Lord.

''Ant. ''Hear my prayer.

hymn, O God, becometh Thee in Sion: * and a vow shall be paid to Thee in Jerusalem.

O, hear my prayer, * all flesh shall come to Thee.

The words of the wicked have