Proverbs 21:3

Revised Version 1885

To do justice and judgement Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Cross References

Psalm 40:7

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

Psalm 50:8

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

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Hosea 6:6

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

Zechariah 7:9

Thus hath the LORD of hosts spoken, saying, Execute true judgement, and shew mercy and compassion every man to his brother:

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 neighbour as himself, is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

1 Samuel 15:22

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