Proverbs 21:3
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New International Version (©1984)
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the LORD more than sacrifice.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Doing what is right and fair is more acceptable to the LORD than offering a sacrifice.

King James Bible
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

American King James Version
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

American Standard Version
To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

Bible in Basic English
To do what is right and true is more pleasing to the Lord than an offering.

Douay-Rheims Bible
To do mercy and judgment, pleaseth the Lord more than victims.

Darby Bible Translation
To exercise justice and judgment is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

English Revised Version
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Webster's Bible Translation
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

World English Bible
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.

Young's Literal Translation
To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.

Geneva Study Bible

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

3. (Compare Ps 50:7-15; Isa 1:11, 17).

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

21:1 The believer, perceiving that the Lord rules every heart as he sees fit, like the husbandman who turns the water through his grounds as he pleases, seeks to have his own heart, and the hearts of others, directed in his faith, fear, and love. 2. We are partial in judging ourselves and our actions. 3. Many deceive themselves with a conceit that outward devotions will excuse unrighteousness. 4. Sin is the pride, the ambition, the glory, the joy, and the business of wicked men. 5. The really diligent employ foresight as well as labour. 6. While men seek wealth by unlawful practices, they seek death. 7. Injustice will return upon the sinner, and will destroy him here and for ever. 8. The way of mankind by nature is froward and strange.


1 Samuel 15:22 Samuel said, "Has the LORD as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams.
Proverbs 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Isaiah 1:11 "What are your multiplied sacrifices to Me?" Says the LORD. "I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams And the fat of fed cattle; And I take no pleasure in the blood of bulls, lambs or goats.
Isaiah 1:16 "Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Remove the evil of your deeds from My sight. Cease to do evil,
Hosea 6:6 For I delight in loyalty rather than sacrifice, And in the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
Micah 6:7 Does the LORD take delight in thousands of rams, In ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my rebellious acts, The fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?
Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God? (NASB ©1995)

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To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

15:8 1Sa 15:22 Ps 50:8 Isa 1:11-17 Jer 7:21-23 Ho 6:6 Mic 6:6-8 Mr 12:33

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