6 What should I bring when I come into the Lord’s presence,when I bow in front of the God of heaven?Should I bring him year-old calves as burnt offerings?
7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of ramsor with endless streams of olive oil?Should I give him my firstborn child because of my rebellious acts?Should I give him my young child for my sin?
8 You mortals, the Lord has told you what is good.This is what the Lord requires from you:to do what is right,to love mercy,and to live humbly with your God.
9 The voice of the Lord calls out to the city.(The fear of your name is wisdom.)“Listen, you tribe assembled in the city.
10 I have cursed all the wicked people who use their money for eviland use inaccurate weights and measures.
11 I cannot tolerate dishonest scalesand bags filled with inaccurate weights.
12 The rich people in the city are violent.Those who live in the city speak lies,and their tongues speak deceitfully.