Proverbs 21:3

God's Word

Doing what is right and fair is more acceptable to the Lord than offering a sacrifice.

Cross References

Psalm 40:7

Then I said, “I have come! (It is written about me in the scroll of the book.)

Psalm 50:8

I am not criticizing you for your sacrifices or burnt offerings, which are always in front of me.

Proverbs 15:8

A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayers of decent people please him.

Hosea 6:6

I want your loyalty, not your sacrifices. I want you to know me, not to give me burnt offerings.

Zechariah 7:9

“This is what the Lord of Armies says: Administer real justice, and be compassionate and kind to each other.

Mark 12:33

To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as you love yourself is more important than all the burnt offerings and sacrifices.”

1 Samuel 15:22

Then Samuel said, “Is the Lord as delighted with burnt offerings and sacrifices as he would be with your obedience? To follow instructions is better than to sacrifice. To obey is better than sacrificing the fat of rams.