Proverbs 15:8
What does Proverbs 15:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 15:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The offering of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright man is his delight.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The sacrifice of the wicked <FI>is<Fi> an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright <FI>is<Fi> His delight.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 28:9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
- 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 my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.
- Proverbs 15:29
Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
- Amos 5:21
I hate, I despise your feasts, and I will take no delight in your solemn assemblies.
- Isaiah 66:3
He that killeth an ox is as he that slayeth a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as he that breaketh a dog’s neck; he that offereth an oblation, as he that offereth swine’s blood; he that burneth frankincense, as he that blesseth an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations:
- John 4:24
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth.
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