Verse 23
Isaiah 43:23
Free Bible Version
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You haven't used your money to buy scented calamus; you have not pleased me with the fat of your sacrifices. Instead you have burdened me with your sins, and tired me out with your guilt.
Original Language Text
hebrew
לֹֽא הֵבֵ֤יאתָ לִּ/י֙ שֵׂ֣ה עֹלֹתֶ֔י/ךָ וּ/זְבָחֶ֖י/ךָ לֹ֣א כִבַּדְתָּ֑/נִי לֹ֤א הֶעֱבַדְתִּ֨י/ךָ֙ בְּ/מִנְחָ֔ה וְ/לֹ֥א הוֹגַעְתִּ֖י/ךָ בִּ/לְבוֹנָֽה
English Translation
You have not brought me your sheep for burnt offerings, nor have you honored me with your sacrifices; I have not caused you to serve with an offering, nor have I tired you with incense.
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