Oct 19, 2005 16:48
"For You do not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it; You are not pleased with burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; A broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise." - Psalm 51:16-17
"Broken - Subdued totally; humbled.
Contrition - Sincere remorse for wrongdoing; repentance.
Contrite - Feeling regret and sorrow for one's sins or offenses." - American Heritage Dictionary