Proverbs 15:8 “The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer…”

Proverbs 15:8

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable vnto him.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright [is] His delight.

Bible in Basic English

The offering of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright man is his delight.

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Cross references

“sacrifice”

Proverbs 21:27 Proverbs 28:9 Isaiah 1:10–15 Jeremiah 6:20 Isaiah 61:8 John 4:24

Proverbs 21:27 · BSB

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with ill intent!

Proverbs 28:9 · BSB

Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

Isaiah 1:10–15 · BSB

Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!

Jeremiah 6:20 · BSB

What use to Me is frankincense from Sheba or sweet cane from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable; your sacrifices do not please Me.”

Isaiah 61:8 · BSB

For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity; in My faithfulness I will give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them.

John 4:24 · BSB

God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”

“the prayer”

Proverbs 15:29 1 Chronicles 29:17 Psalm 17:1 Song of Solomon 2:14

Proverbs 15:29 · BSB

The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

1 Chronicles 29:17 · BSB

I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to…

Psalm 17:1 · BSB

Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer— it comes from lips free of deceit.

Song of Solomon 2:14 · BSB

O my dove in the clefts of the rock, in the crevices of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your countenance is lovely.

Also

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Ecclesiastes 5:1 · BSB

Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.

9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

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