What does Proverbs 21:3 mean?

Proverbs 21:3 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 21:3 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

1The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

4An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

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