| 3. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 21:3:1 ⧉עֲ֭שֹׂהasoto do Proverbs 21:3:2 ⧉צְדָקָ֣הtsedakarighteousness Proverbs 21:3:3 ⧉וּמִשְׁפָּ֑טumishepatand justice Proverbs 21:3:4 ⧉נִבְחָ֖רnivekharis preferred Proverbs 21:3:5 ⧉לַיהוָ֣הlayahwehto the LORD Proverbs 21:3:6 ⧉מִזָּֽבַח׃mizzavakhthan sacrifice |
| 3. Formal Translation The LORD {Yahweh, Moral Judge} values doing righteousness and justice more than sacrifice. |
| 3. Dynamic Translation For the LORD {Yahweh, Ethical Standard Giver}, acting rightly and justly matters more than bringing sacrifices. |