Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools. 8 The sacrifice made by 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 him who follows after righteousness.
Names
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 a wicked mind.
Jeremiah 6:20
To what purpose comes there to me frankincense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices pleasing to me.'
Isaiah 1:10-15
Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom. Listen to the law of our God, you people of Gomorrah.
Isaiah 61:8
"For I, the LORD, love justice, and I hate robbery with iniquity; and I will give them their recompense in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. Now have I seen with joy your people, that are present here, offer willingly to you.
Proverbs 28:9
He who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Ecclesiastes 5:1
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
Song of Songs 2:14
My dove in the clefts of the rock, In the hiding places of the mountainside, Let me see your face. Let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.
Isaiah 66:3
He who slaughters an ox is like one who strikes down a man; he who sacrifices a lamb, as he who breaks a dog's neck; he who offers an offering, as he who offers pig's blood; he who burns frankincense, as he who blesses an idol. Yes, 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 meat.
Amos 5:21-22
I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.
John 4:24
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
Psalm 17:1
Hear, LORD, my righteous plea; Give ear to my prayer, that doesn't go out of deceitful lips.