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Matthew 12:7
King James Version
kjv
But if ye had known what meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
Open English Bible (Commonwealth)
oeb-cw
Had you learned the meaning of the words – “I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,” you would not have condemned those who are not guilty.
Open English Bible (US)
oeb-us
Had you learned the meaning of the words – ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned those who are not guilty.