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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.
Proverbs 15:8 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

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

    BBE

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

    DBY

  • The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

    WEB

  • The sacrifice of the wicked `is' an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright `is' His delight.

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7The lips 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 upright is his delight.

9The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

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