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

⁷ But if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ [1] you would not have condemned the guiltless.

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

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