Hosea 6:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. I desired mercy, and not sacrifice - I taught them righteousness by my prophets; for I desired mercy. I was more willing to save than to destroy; and would rather see them full of penitent and holy resolutions, than behold them offering the best and most numerous victims upon my altar. See Matthew 9:13.