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The (A)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
But (B)the prayer of the upright is His delight.

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But he who slaughters an ox is the one who strikes down a man;
He who sacrifices a lamb is the one who breaks a dog’s neck;
He who offers a grain offering is the one who offers (A)swine’s blood;
He who (B)offers a memorial offering of frankincense is the one who blesses wickedness.
As they have chosen their (C)own ways,
And their soul takes pleasure in their (D)detestable things,

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20 (A)For what purpose does (B)frankincense come to Me from Sheba
And the [a](C)sweet cane from a distant land?
(D)Your burnt offerings are not acceptable,
And your sacrifices are not pleasing to Me.”

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 6:20 Lit good

22 Even though you (A)offer up to Me burnt offerings and your grain offerings,
I will not accept them;
And I will not even look at the (B)peace offerings of your fatlings.

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