Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of My mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth. For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”  Hosea 6:5-6  (KJB)

REFERENCES: Hosea 4; 5; 6; Ezekiel 3:9; Jeremiah 13:13; 22:16; Acts 7:31; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:120; Zephaniah 3:5; Romans 2:5; 1 John 2:3; 3:6