KJV ORIGINAL
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Doing what is right and fair is more pleasing to the LORD than offering sacrifices.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God values righteous actions and fair treatment of others more than religious rituals or offerings.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during a time when animal sacrifices were central to Hebrew worship and religious life. However, the Hebrew prophets and wisdom writers consistently emphasized that God cares more about moral behavior than ritual observance. This reflects a recurring biblical theme that external religious acts are meaningless without internal righteousness and ethical conduct toward others.
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