Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
The sacrifice of lawless men, is an abomination to Yahweh, but, the prayer of the upright, is his delight.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Holman Bible
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
International Standard Version
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
A Conservative Version
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to 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.
Amplified
The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,
But 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.
Darby Translation
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Julia Smith Translation
The sacrifice of the unjust an abomination of Jehovah: and the prayer of the upright his acceptance.
King James 2000
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination of Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
Modern King James verseion
The sacrifice of the wicked is a hateful thing to Jehovah, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The LORD abhorreth the sacrifice of the ungodly; but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable to him.
NET Bible
The Lord abhors the sacrifices of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
New Heart English Bible
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Webster
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 Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Youngs Literal Translation
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Themes
Delight » What the lord delights in
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Praying to him
Prayer » The prayer of the upright
Prayer » Of the upright, a delight to God
Sacrifice » The sacrifice of the wicked
Uprightness » They who walk in » Their prayer delighted in by God
Interlinear
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
7 The lips of the wise, scatter abroad knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, is not right. 8 The sacrifice of lawless men, is an abomination to Yahweh, but, the prayer of the upright, is his delight. 9 An abomination to Yahweh, is the way of the lawless, but, the pursuer of righteousness, he loveth.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 15:29
Far off is Yahweh, from the lawless, but, the prayer of the righteous, will he hear.
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the lawless, is an abomination, how much more, when, with wickedness, he bringeth it in!
Jeremiah 6:20
What then is it to me that - Frankincense from Shebah come in, or Sweet cane from a land afar off? Your own ascending-offerings, are not acceptable, Nor are, your sacrifices, pleasing to me.
Isaiah 1:10-15
Hear the word of Yahweh, ye rulers of Sodom, - Give ear to the instruction of our God, ye people of Gomorrah: -
Isaiah 61:8
For, I, Yahweh, am a lover of justice, Hating plunder, for an ascending-sacrifice, Therefore will I give their reward with faithfulness, And an age-abiding covenant, will I solemnise for them.
1 Chronicles 29:17
But I know, O my God, that, thou, art proving the heart, and, with uprightness, wilt thou be pleased, - I, in the uprightness of my heart, have willingly offered all these things, now, therefore, thy people who are found here, have I seen with joy, offering willingly unto thee.
Proverbs 28:9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.
Ecclesiastes 5:1
Keep thy foot, when thou goest unto the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than dullards to offer sacrifice, - for they make no acknowledgment of doing wrong.
Song of Songs 2:14
HEO my dove! In the retreats of the crag, in the hiding-place of the terrace, Let me see thy form, Let me hear thy voice, - For, thy voice, is sweet, and, thy form, comely.
Isaiah 66:3
He that slaughtereth an ox, is as one who smiteth a man, He that sacrificeth a lamb, is as one who beheadeth a dog, he that causeth a meal-offering to ascend, offereth it with the blood of swine, He that maketh a memorial of frankincense, is as one who blesseth iniquity: They indeed, have chosen their own ways, And in their own abominations, their soul hath found delight;
Jeremiah 7:21-23
Thus, saith Yahweh of hosts God of Israel, - Your ascending-offerings, add ye unto your peace-offerings and eat ye flesh.
Amos 5:21-22
I hate, I despise your festivals, - and can scent no fragrance in your solemn feasts.
John 4:24
God is, spirit; and, they that worship him, in spirit and truth, must needs worship.
Psalm 17:1
Hear, O Yahweh, the right, Attend to my loud cry, Give ear unto my prayer, on lips that would not deceive: