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Proverbs 15:8

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¶ The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.

The sacrifice {H2077} of the wicked {H7563} is an abomination {H8441} to the LORD {H3068}: but the prayer {H8605} of the upright {H3477} is his delight {H7522}.

ADONAI detests the sacrifices of the wicked but delights in the prayers of the upright.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 15:29 (21 votes)

    ¶ The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

  • Proverbs 21:27 (12 votes)

    ¶ The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

  • 1 Chronicles 29:17 (12 votes)

    I 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.

  • Jeremiah 6:20 (11 votes)

    To 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.

  • Isaiah 1:10 (11 votes)

    ¶ Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.

  • Isaiah 1:15 (11 votes)

    And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.

  • Proverbs 28:9 (10 votes)

    ¶ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.