But if ye had known what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

If only you had known the meaning of ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent.

and if ye had known what is: Kindness I will, and not sacrifice--ye had not condemned the blameless,

But if ye had known what is: I will have mercy and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.