1 Samuel 15:22-24

Tree of Life Version

“Does Adonai delight in burnt offerings
    and sacrifices
    as in obeying the voice of Adonai?^[a]
    Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice,
    to pay heed than the fat of rams.

    and idolatry.
    Since you have rejected Adonai’s word,
    He has also rejected you as king.”