Proverbs 21:3
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
In context
1 The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
3 To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the guides of the wicked—are sin.
5 The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.
Proverbs 21:3 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
- KJV King James Version
- To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
- WEB World English Bible
- To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
- ASV American Standard Version
- To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.
- DBY Darby Translation
- To exercise justice and judgment is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
- WBS Webster Bible
- To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.