⁸ The Lord detests the sacrifice^(A) of the wicked,^(B)
    but the prayer of the upright pleases him.^(C)

³ But whoever sacrifices a bull^(A)
    is like one who kills a person,
and whoever offers a lamb
    is like one who breaks a dog’s neck;
whoever makes a grain offering
    is like one who presents pig’s^(B) blood,
and whoever burns memorial incense^(C)
    is like one who worships an idol.
They have chosen their own ways,^(D)
    and they delight in their abominations;^(E)

²⁰ What do I care about incense from Sheba^(A)
    or sweet calamus^(B) from a distant land?
Your burnt offerings are not acceptable;^(C)
    your sacrifices^(D) do not please me.”^(E)

²² Even though you bring me burnt offerings^(A) and grain offerings,
    I will not accept them.^(B)
Though you bring choice fellowship offerings,
    I will have no regard for them.^(C)