For I delight in loyalty rather than sacrifice, And in the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
Original word: לָצוֹן
Transliteration: latson
Definition (short): scoffers
Definition (full): a scorning
Definition: a scorning
NASB Translation: scoffers* (1), scoffing (1), scorners* (1).
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From
luwts; derision -- scornful(-ning).
see HEBREW luwts
KJV:
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
NASB:
"How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded? And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing And fools hate knowledge?