Hosea 6:5-7

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⁵ I used the prophets
    and made laws for the people.
The people were killed at my command,
    but good things will come from those decisions.^[a]
6 This is because I want faithful love,
    not sacrifice.
I want people to know God,
    not to bring burnt offerings.
⁷ But the people broke the agreement as Adam did.^[b]
    They were unfaithful to me in their country.