5. So I used the words of my prophets to cut you in pieces. I used my words to put you to death. When I judged you, I struck you like lightning.
6. I want mercy and not sacrifice. I want you to recognize me as God instead of bringing me burnt offerings.
7. Just as Adam disobeyed me, you have broken the covenant I made with you. You were not faithful to me in the land I gave you.
8. Ramoth Gilead is a city where sinful people live. It is stained with footprints of blood.