Proverbs 21:3
To do justice and judgment Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
In context
1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, As the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: But the LORD pondereth the hearts. 3 To do justice and judgment Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4 An high look, and a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But of every one that is hasty only to want. 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:3 in the NIV
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 21:3 in the ESV
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.