Proverbs 21:3 References

3 To do arighteousness and justice Is desired by the Lord more than sacrifice.

a 1 Samuel 15:22, Proverbs 15:8, Isaiah 1:11, Isaiah 1:16, Isaiah 1:17, Hosea 6:6, Micah 6:7, Micah 6:8

1 Samuel 15

22 Samuel said, "aHas the Lord as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices As in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, bto obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams.

Proverbs 15

8 The asacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But bthe prayer of the upright is His delight.

Isaiah 1

11 "aWhat 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 "aWash yourselves, bmake yourselves clean; cRemove the evil of your deeds from My sight. dCease to do evil,

Isaiah 1

17 Learn to do good; aSeek justice, Reprove the ruthless, bDefend the orphan, Plead for the widow.

Hosea 6

6 For aI delight in loyalty brather than sacrifice, And in the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

Micah 6

7 Does the Lord take delight in athousands of rams, In ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my bfirstborn for my rebellious acts, The fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

Micah 6

8 He has atold you, O man, what is good; And bwhat does the Lord require of you But to cdo justice, to dlove kindness, And to walk ehumbly with your God?