Psalms 40:6

Full Chapter

September 24, 2025

KJV

Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.

BSB

Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but my ears You have opened. Burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not require.

WEB

Sacrifice and offering you didn’t desire. You have opened my ears. You have not required burnt offering and sin offering.

YLT

Sacrifice and present Thou hast not desired, Ears Thou hast prepared for me, Burnt and sin-offering Thou hast not asked.

F.O.G Original

(6) Sacrifice and offering-gift, You haven’t been pleased, My ears, You opened, Burnt-offering and sin-offering, You haven’t asked.

F.O.G

(6) Sacrifice and offering-gift, You haven’t been pleased, My ears, You opened, Burnt-offering and sin-offering, You haven’t asked.

F.O.G MSG

⁶Sacrifice and offering You don’t want—
but You have opened my ears to listen.ᵃ
Burnt offerings and sin offerings You don’t require.

Footnotes:

⁶ᵃ Opened my ears: Hebrew literally “dug ears for me,” meaning God has given the ability to hear and understand His will, emphasizing obedience over ritual sacrifice. This verse is quoted in Hebrews 10:5-7 as a messianic prophecy fulfilled by King Jesus.