Hosea 6:6 – Compare Bible Translations

Side-by-side comparison of Hosea 6:6 across supported Bible translations.

King James Version (KJV)

For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

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

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World English Bible (WEB)

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

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Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For kindness I desired, and not sacrifice, And a knowledge of God above burnt-offerings.

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Douay-Rheims (DRB)

For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice: and the knowledge of God more than holocausts.

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Darby Translation (DBY)

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

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Geneva Bible (Historic) (GNV)

For I desired mercie, and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more then burnt offrings.

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LSB (Study) (LSB)

For I delight in lovingkindness rather than sacrifice, And in the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

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