³ “He^(A) who kills a bull is as if he slays a man;
He who sacrifices a lamb, as if he ^(B)breaks a dog’s neck;
He who offers a grain offering, as if he offers swine’s blood;
He who burns incense, as if he blesses an idol.
Just as they have chosen their own ways,
And their soul delights in their abominations,

^27 (A)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!

^3 (A)To do righteousness and justice
Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

^22 (A)Do not say, “I will ^[a]recompense evil”;
^(B)Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.

^8 (A)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

⁷ Rest in the Lord, ^(A)and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who ^(B)prospers in his way,
Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.