Use "contrite" in a sentence

1. That sacrifice is the sacrifice of a broken and contrite spirit

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2. They mused together without speaking of the immense weight with which Harry must surely have been burdened as he awaited some sign, some hint of preparation and contrite surrender from one and the other of the seekers

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3. the heart of the contrite one, for I will

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4. the heart of the contrite one

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5. but also with the one who is contrite

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6. " she responded in a contrite tone, "But I don't want to see you in Jail either

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7. and Jean was immediately contrite

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8. Pierre was suitably contrite and apologised for his

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9. Isa 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones

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10. Uncle Hobart clicked his dentures at me, looking somewhat contrite

11. Colling was contrite, “I’m sorry

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12. humble and contrite spirit that He may convey His will, purpose, and

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13. I could see a very contrite Keith in the rear view mirror

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14. 18 The Lord is near to those who are of a broken heart; and saves such as are of a contrite spirit

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15. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, you will not despise

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16. Isa 66:2 For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word

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17. also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones

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18. After its narrow escape the Court remained contrite during the remaining years of the 1930s, throughout the years of World War II, and for a time after the war ended in 1945

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19. 25 And while Abraham was proceeding with his son Isaac along the road, Satan came and appeared to Abraham in the figure of a very aged man, humble and of contrite spirit, and he approached Abraham and said to him, are you silly or brutish, that you go to do this thing this day to your only son?

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20. 25 And while Abraham was proceeding with his son Isaac along the road Satan came and appeared to Abraham in the figure of a very aged man humble and of contrite spirit and he approached Abraham and said to him are you silly or brutish that you go to do this thing this day to your only son?

21. Saeed stared at him, looking almost contrite

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22. with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit,

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23. with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones

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24. The original prayer of Adam was not contrite and

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25. Whither shall I go from God's spirit? whither shall I flee from the divine presence? Thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: `I dwell in the high and holy place; also with him who is of a contrite heart and a humble spirit!' None can hide himself from our God, for he fills heaven and earth

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26. `But to this man will I look, even to him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at my word

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27. The prophet spoke advisedly when he said, `Walk humbly with God,' for, while the Father in heaven is the Infinite and the Eternal, he also dwells `with him who is of a contrite mind and a humble spirit

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28. ―Dam, JY, can‘t you handle speed?‖ Scrambling back onto the seat the quizzical look on the dog‘s face turned contrite as he figured he did something wrong causing his master to laugh out loud

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29. “I guess I could have killed him,” Rachel tried to sound contrite

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30. ” The ship sounded contrite in a soothing sort of way

31. ‘’Nice going, Natalie!’’ Said in a low voice Anne Hathaway as the contrite actress made her way through the front rank of guests

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32. To her surprise and relief, Natalie Portman received her with a contrite look on her face and without any visible hostility towards her

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33. ” Said Sam in a contrite voice

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34. ” Replied the contrite voice of the air controller

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35. Tcherkov made a contrite smile at her questions

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36. to lift the spirits of those contrite,

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37. ” Said the now contrite mechanic, attracting the laughter of the other airmen around him

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38. The guard, looking contrite, glanced up at her and tried to reply, but before he could utter a word, Ellen continued

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39. All Rahul needed to do was sound genuinely contrite, perhaps even offer a heartfelt apology, promise complete support to the legal process and even point out that the Congress had appointed a Sikh prime minister subsequently

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40. ‘I know,’ Sonia said, looking contrite

41. She looked contrite

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42. Then he became contrite, glancing at Anne and

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43. verbalizing this she acted contrite, but the reality was that she suspected her own teacher to be

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44. Anne nodded once, appearing contrite and obedient, yet her eyes still contained

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45. minutes her features became contrite and her tears stopped flowing

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46. nodded yes, Molly, in a small, contrite voice, said, “I’m sorry

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47. “Yes you do!” But as he gagged and coughed up water and his contrite blue eyes sought her, she wanted to rush to him with a towel and clear the water from his face

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48. Marcus was contrite as his breathing slowed and his eyes

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49. Marcus ran to where I sat on the piano bench, contrite as all his reasoning power centered on making his precious Bethanie feel better

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50. I stole this one”—he shot a contrite glance in the direction of his father—” and one more the day the 409

51. Morrison's visit, she had been wretched enough, spending most of it walking very fast, as driven spirits do, with Fritzing for miles across the bleak and blowy moor, by turns contrite and rebellious, one moment ready to admit she was a miserable sinner, the next indignantly repudiating Mrs

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52. Those mesmerizing eyes met hers, pure green and full to the brim with contrite charm

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53. ” She hated that she sounded contrite

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54. “For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my Word

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55. sincere desire and contrite heart and you will be able to accomplish that which you have meditated on

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56. Contrite: A heart that is crushed and ground into powder: or, broken and bruised in spirit

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57. Out of a contrite and humble heart we kneel here, dependent on You and You alone to do what we could never do on our own, for in You all things are possible! We give You the glory, the honor, and all the praise for the victory we are about to claim through the power of Your Name, El Elyon! Amen

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58. ” She hid her blushing face in her hands, utterly contrite

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59. Dear me! papa said you would call," continued he, after recovering a little from Catherine's embrace; while she stood by looking very contrite

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60. At first it sounded like a wonderful gesture from a country’s contrite heart

61. As to all the rest, he was humble and contrite, and I never knew him complain

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62. "Oh, come to the mourners' bench! come, black with sin! (AMEN!) come, sick and sore! (AMEN!) come, lame and halt and blind! (AMEN!) come, pore and needy, sunk in shame! (AA-MEN!) come, all that's worn and soiled and suffering!—come with a broken spirit! come with a contrite heart! come in your rags and sin and dirt! the waters that cleanse is free, the door of heaven stands open—oh, enter in and be at rest!" (A-A-MEN!

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63. Peter nodded, all contrite

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64. On that occasion Professor Summerlee was the chief offender, and though he is now chastened and contrite, the matter could not be entirely forgotten

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65. Miss Steele, I’m sorry,” he says, trying to look contrite, but his eyes are still dancing with humor

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66. By the time they reached home she was contrite and spiritless

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67. Our gazes met with contrite smiles

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68. When he answered, his voice was contrite

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69. She sounded so contrite that I wanted to reassure her

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70. “My wife asked me to apologize to you all,” he said, looking very contrite

71. And Ruthie was instantly contrite

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72. When that happened he'd suddenly become contrite and almost sweet

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73. This messenger of peace comes with one qualified concession in his pocket, not made to the justice of our demands, and is fully empowered to receive our homage, the contrite retraction of all our measures adopted against his master! And in default, he does not fail to assure us, the Orders in Council are to be forthwith revived

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