Amos 5:24

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But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

For those who turn justice into wormwood
And cast righteousness down to the earth.”

Because I delivered the poor who cried for help,
And the orphan who had no helper.

To do righteousness and justice
Is desired by the Lord more than sacrifice.

For I delight in loyalty rather than sacrifice,
And in the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

He has told you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justice, to love kindness,
And to walk

humbly with your God?

The scribe said to Him, “Right, Teacher; You have truly stated that He is One, and there is no one else besides Him;