KJV King James Version
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
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Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
WEB World English Bible
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
ASV American Standard Version
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Surrounding context — Proverbs 15
5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
9 The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
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Proverbs 15:29The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.1 Chronicles 29:17I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.Proverbs 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?Jeremiah 6:20To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings [are] not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.Proverbs 28:9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.Isaiah 1:10-15Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.Isaiah 61:8For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.John 4:24God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.Ecclesiastes 5:1Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.Isaiah 66:3He that killeth an ox [is as if] he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, [as if] he cut off a dog’s neck; he that offereth an oblation, [as if he offered] swine’s blood; he that burneth incense, [as if] he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations.Jeremiah 7:21-23Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Put your burnt offerings unto your sacrifices, and eat flesh.Psalm 17:1A Prayer of David. Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, [that goeth] not out of feigned lips.Amos 5:21-22I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies.Song of Solomon 2:14O my dove, [that art] in the clefts of the rock, in the secret [places] of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet [is] thy voice, and thy countenance [is] comely.
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