⁷ But if you had known what this means, 'I desire mercy and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless.

⁷ But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this Scripture: 'I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.'

⁷ and if ye had known what is: Kindness I will, and not sacrifice—ye had not condemned the blameless,

⁷ If you had any idea what this Scripture meant - 'I prefer a flexible heart to an inflexible ritual' - you wouldn't be nitpicking like this.