6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice,

and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.

6 For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice;

And the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

6 I want you to show love,

not offer sacrifices.

I want you to know me

more than I want burnt offerings.

6 For I desire mercy and not sacrifice,

And the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

6 I want faithful love

more than I want animal sacrifices.

I want people to know me

more than I want burnt offerings.

6 For I desire goodness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

6 For I delight in loving-kindness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

6 I want your loyalty, not your sacrifices. 

I want you to know me, not to give me burnt offerings. 

6 For I desire loyalty and not sacrifice,

the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

6 For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice,

the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

6 Because I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice,

and knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

6 I want mercy and not sacrifice.

I want you to recognize me as God

instead of bringing me burnt offerings.

6 For I delight in loyalty rather than sacrifice,

And in the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.