Psalm 51:17
The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. O God, you do not despise a broken and sorrowful (contrite) heart.
Psalm 34:18
Jehovah is near to those whose hearts and minds are humble and contrite. He saves the broken hearted and crushed in spirit.
Hebrews 13:16
Do not forget (neglect) to do good and to communicate (fellowship) (share), for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
2 Kings 22:19
You had a change of heart and humbled yourself in front of Jehovah when you heard my words against this place and those who live here. I said that those who live here would be destroyed and cursed. You also tore your clothes in distress and cried in front of me. So I will listen to you,' declares Jehovah.
2 Chronicles 33:12-13
When he experienced distress, he begged Jehovah his God to be kind and humbled himself in front of the God of his ancestors.
Psalm 22:24
Jehovah has not despised or been disgusted with the plight of the oppressed one. He has not hidden his face from that person. Jehovah heard when that oppressed person cried out to him for help.
Psalm 102:17
He has respected the prayer of the destitute and has not despised their prayer.
Psalm 107:22
Let them bring songs of thanksgiving as their sacrifice. Let them tell in joyful songs what he has done.
Psalm 147:3
He is the healer of the brokenhearted. He is the one who bandages their wounds.
Isaiah 57:15
The High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is holy, says: 'I dwell in the high and holy and also with him who has a contrite and humble spirit. I revive the spirit of the humble, and the heart of the contrite ones.'
Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, because Jehovah has anointed me to announce good news to the lowly and meek. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners.
Isaiah 66:2
I have made all these things. That is why all these things have come into being, declares Jehovah. I will pay attention to those who are humble and sorry for their sins and who tremble at my word.
Ezekiel 9:3-4
Then the dazzling light of the presence of the God of Israel rose up from the winged creatures where it had been. It moved to the entrance of the Temple. Jehovah called to the man dressed in linen:
Ezekiel 9:6
Kill the old men, young men, young women, mothers, and children. But do not touch anyone who has the mark on his forehead. Start here at my Temple. So they began with the elders who were standing there at the Temple.
Amos 5:21
I hate, I despise (reject) your feasts, and I will take no delight in your solemn assemblies.
Matthew 5:3
Blessed (Greek: makarios: happy, blessed) are those conscious of their spiritual need, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Mark 12:33
To love him with all the heart, and with all understanding, and with total strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is much more than all the whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Luke 7:39-50
The Pharisee saw it and thought to himself if this man were a prophet he would know what kind of woman touched him. She is a sinner.
Luke 15:2-7
Pharisees and teachers of the Law complained: This man welcomes sinners and even eats with them!
Luke 15:10
I tell you, it is the same for the angels of God who rejoice over one sinner who repents.
Luke 15:21-32
Father, the son said: 'I have sinned against God and against you. I am not fit to be called your son.'
Luke 18:11-14
The Pharisee stood and prayed like this: God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.
Philippians 4:18
I have all things, and prosper: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you. It is an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.
1 Peter 2:5
You also as living stones are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Romans 12:1
I request (urge) (implore) you brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.