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1 Samuel 15:22

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 22 Samuel then said: “Does Jehovah take as much pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices+ as in obeying the voice of Jehovah? Look! To obey is better than a sacrifice,+ and to pay attention than the fat+ of rams;

Psalm 51:16, 17

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 16 For you do not want a sacrifice—otherwise I would give it;+
  You do not find delight in a whole burnt offering.+
  
  17 The sacrifices pleasing to God are a broken spirit;
  A heart broken and crushed, O God, you will not reject.*+

Isaiah 1:11

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 11 “Of what benefit to me are your many sacrifices?”+ says Jehovah.
  
  “I have had enough of your burnt offerings of rams+ and the fat of well-fed animals,+
  And I have no delight in the blood+ of young bulls+ and lambs and goats.+