Proverbs 21:3

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Cross References

1 Samuel 15:22

And Samuel said, Hath Jehovah as great delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of Jehovah? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

Hosea 6:6

For I desire goodness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Mark 12:33

and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is much more than all whole burnt-offerings and sacrifices.

Psalm 50:8

I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices; And thy burnt-offerings are continually before me.

Psalm 40:7

Then said I, Lo, I am come; In the roll of the book it is written of me:

Zechariah 7:9

Thus hath Jehovah of hosts spoken, saying, Execute true judgment, and show kindness and compassion every man to his brother;