Compare the marginal reference. The words have a special significance as coming from the king who had built the temple, and had offered sacrifi…

To do justice and judgment, etc.— See above on Proverbs 10:2.

Is more acceptable than sacrifice.—<…

To do justice and judgment The moral duties of religion, what is holy, just, and good, which the law requires; what is ag…

Many deceive themselves with the notion that outward devotions will excuse unrighteousness.