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

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Hypocrisy Rebuked

But he who kills an ox is like one who slays a man;
He who sacrifices a lamb is like the one who breaks a dog’s neck;
He who offers a grain offering is like one who offers (A)swine’s blood;
He who [a](B)burns incense is like the one who blesses an idol.
As they have chosen their (C)own ways,
And their soul delights in their (D)abominations,

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 66:3 Lit offers a memorial of incense

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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