Proverbs 21:3
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
To do justice and judgment,.... The moral duties of religion, what is holy, just, and good, which the law requires; what is agreeably to both tables, piety towards God, and justice to men; that which…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Compare the marginal reference. The words have a special significance as coming from the king who had built the temple, and had offered sacrifices that could not be numbered for multitude” 1Ki 8:5.
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Here, 1. It is implied that many deceive themselves with a conceit that, if they offer sacrifice, that will excuse them from doing justice, and procure them a dispensation for their unrighteousness;…
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