Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets,
I have slain them by (A)the words of My mouth;
And [a]your judgments are like light that goes forth.
For I desire (B)mercy[b] and (C)not sacrifice,
And the (D)knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

“But like [c]men they transgressed the covenant;
There they dealt treacherously with Me.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 6:5 Or the judgments on you
  2. Hosea 6:6 Or faithfulness or loyalty
  3. Hosea 6:7 Or Adam

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