Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

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

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
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.

The Emphasized Bible

The sacrifice of lawless men, is an abomination to Yahweh, 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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
The sacrifice
זבח 
Zebach 
Usage: 162

of the wicked
רשׁע 
Rasha` 
Usage: 263

is an abomination
תּעבה תּועבה 
Tow`ebah 
Usage: 117

to the Lord

Usage: 0

but the prayer
תּפלּה 
T@phillah 
Usage: 77

References

Fausets

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.
8 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 to the Lord,
But He loves one who pursues righteousness.



Cross References

Proverbs 15:29

The Lord is far from the wicked,
But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,
How much more when he brings it with evil intent!

Jeremiah 6:20

For what purpose does frankincense come to Me from Sheba
And the sweet cane from a distant land?
Your burnt offerings are not acceptable
And your sacrifices are not pleasing to Me.”

Isaiah 1:10-15

Hear the word of the Lord,
You rulers of Sodom;
Give ear to the instruction of our God,
You people of Gomorrah.

Isaiah 61:8

For I, the Lord, love justice,
I hate robbery in the burnt offering;
And I will faithfully give them their recompense
And make an everlasting covenant with them.

1 Chronicles 29:17

Since I know, O my God, that You try the heart and delight in uprightness, I, in the integrity of my heart, have willingly offered all these things; so now with joy I have seen Your people, who are present here, make their offerings willingly to You.

Proverbs 28:9

He who turns away his ear from listening to the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know they are doing evil.

Song of Songs 2:14

O my dove, in the clefts of the rock,
In the secret place of the steep pathway,
Let me see your form,
Let me hear your voice;
For your voice is sweet,
And your form is lovely.”

Isaiah 66:3

“But he who kills an ox is like one who slays a man;
He who sacrifices a lamb is like the one who breaks a dog’s neck;
He who offers a grain offering is like one who offers swine’s blood;
He who burns incense is like the one who blesses an idol.
As they have chosen their own ways,
And their soul delights in their abominations,

Jeremiah 7:21-23

Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, “Add your burnt offerings to your sacrifices and eat flesh.

Amos 5:21-22

“I hate, I reject your festivals,
Nor do I delight in your solemn assemblies.

John 4:24

God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”

Psalm 17:1

A Prayer of David.
Hear a just cause, O Lord, give heed to my cry;
Give ear to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips.

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