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Proverbs 15:8

PrayerJustice

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.

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.

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BSB
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
KJV
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
WEB
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
ASV
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
DARBY
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
BLB
The sacrifice of the wicked ones [is] an abomination to YHWH, and the prayer of the upright ones [is] His delight.
ÅB
De ugudeliges offer er en styggedom for Herren, men de oppriktiges bønn er ham til velbehag.
OTB
De ondes offer er avskyelig for Herren, men de oppriktiges bønn gleder Ham.
B1930
De ugudeliges offer er en vederstyggelighet for Herren, men de opriktiges bønn er ham til velbehag.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Proverbs 15:29

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

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  • 1 Chronicles 29:17

    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.

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  • Proverbs 21:27

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

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  • Proverbs 28:9

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

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  • Isaiah 1:10–15

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

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  • Jeremiah 6:20

    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.

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  • Isaiah 61:8

    For 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.

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  • John 4:24

    God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

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