Proverbs 21:3
3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Other Translations of Proverbs 21:3
New International Version
3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
English Standard Version
3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
The Message
3 Clean living before God and justice with our neighbors mean far more to God than religious performance.
New King James Version
3 To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
New Living Translation
3 The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices.
The King James Version is in the public domain.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 21:3
Commentary on Proverbs 21:3
(Read Proverbs 21:3)
Many deceive themselves with a conceit that outward devotions will excuse unrighteousness.