Proverbs 15:8
“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the vpright is his delight.”
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Proverbs 15:8 Context
6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble. 7The lippes of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish, doeth not so. 8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the vpright is his delight. 9The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth after righteousnes. 10Correction is grieuous vnto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproofe, shall die.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
- King James Version
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The offering of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright man is his delight.
- Basic English Bible
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
- Darby Bible
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
- Webster's Bible
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
- World English Bible
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright [is] His delight.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:8
15:8 Sacrifice - All the religious services, yea, the most costly; one kind being put for all the rest. Prayer - The cheapest and meanest services.