⁶ For ^(A)I desire steadfast love^[a] and not sacrifice,
    ^(B)the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

^16 (A)For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it;
    you will not be pleased with a burnt offering.
¹⁷ The sacrifices of God are ^(B)a broken spirit;
    a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

^8 (A)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
    but ^(B)the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.