Hosea 6:4-6

International Children’s Bible

⁴ The Lord says, “Israel, what should I do with you?
    Judah, what should I do with you?
Your faithfulness is like a morning mist.
    It lasts only as long as the dew in the morning.
⁵ I have warned you by my prophets
    that I will kill you and destroy you.
    My judgments will flash forth like lightning against you.
⁶ I want faithful love
    more than I want animal sacrifices.
I want people to know me
    more than I want burnt offerings.