^{7 Ref} and if ye had known what is: Kindness I will, and not sacrifice -- ye had not condemned the blameless,

^{7 Ref} But if you had known what this means, 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless.

^{7 Ref} But if these words had been in your minds, My desire is for mercy and not for offerings, you would not have been judging those who have done no wrong.