Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The LORD abhorreth the sacrifice of the ungodly; but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable to him.
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.
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.
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 A wise mouth poureth out knowledge; but the heart of the foolish doth not so. 8 The LORD abhorreth the sacrifice of the ungodly; but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable to him. 9 The way of the ungodly is an abomination unto the LORD; but whoso followeth righteousness, him he loveth.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the ungodly; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the ungodly is abomination, for they offer the thing that is gotten with wickedness.
Jeremiah 6:20
Wherefore bring ye me incense from Sheba, and sweet smelling Calamus from far countries? Your burnt offerings displease me, and I rejoice not in your sacrifices.
Isaiah 1:10-15
Hear the word of the LORD, ye tyrants of Sodom, and hearken unto the law of our God, thou people of Gomorrah.
Isaiah 61:8
For I the LORD, which love right and hate robbery, though it were offered me, shall make their works full of faithfulness, and make an everlasting covenant with them.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know my God, that thou provest the heart and hast pleasure in plainness. And in plainness of mine heart I have willingly given all this. And now I see thy people, which are here in gladness to offer willingly to thee.
Proverbs 28:9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, his prayer shall be abhorred.
Ecclesiastes 5:1
Be not hasty with thy mouth,
Song of Songs 2:14
Up, haste my love, my dove, in the holes of the rock and secret places of the walls. Show me thy face and let me hear thy voice: for thy voice is sweet and thy fashion beautiful.
Isaiah 66:3
For whoso slayeth an ox for me, doth me so great dishonour, as he that killeth a man. He that killeth a sheep for me, choketh a dog. He that bringeth me meat offerings, offereth swine's blood. Who so maketh me a memorial of incense, praiseth the thing that is unright. Yet take they such ways in hand, and their soul delighteth in these abominations.
Jeremiah 7:21-23
Thus sayeth the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, "Yea, heap up your burnt offerings with your sacrifices, and eat the flesh.
Amos 5:21-22
"'I hate and abhor your holidays, and whereas ye cense me when ye come together I will not accept it.
John 4:24
God is a spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit, and truth."
Psalm 17:1
{A Prayer of David} Hear the right, O LORD; consider my complaint, and hearken unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.