Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 21:3 in English Standard Version "To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice." 1Sa 15:22 And Samuel said, “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams. Pr 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.