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Rh with burnt-offerings Thou wilt not be delighted.

A sacrifice to God is an afflicted spirit: a contrite and humbled 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: than shall they lay calves upon Thy altar.

Hear, O Lord, my prayer: and let my cry come to Thee.

Turn not away Thy face from me; in the day when I am in trouble, incline Thy ear to me.

In what day soever I shall call upon Thee: hear me speedily.

For my days are vanished like smoke: and my bones are grown dry like fuel for the fire.

I am smitten as grass, and my heart is withered: because I forgot to eat my bread.