Isaiah 1:11–17 · BSB
1:11
“What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats.
1:12
When you come to appear before Me, who has required this of you—this trampling of My courts?
Read full passage
1:13
Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly.
1:14
I hate your New Moons and your appointed feasts. They have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them.
1:15
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.
1:16
Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!
1:17
Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public domain. Sermons may quote another translation.