Proverbs 15:8

Proverbs 15:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
• New International Version (NIV)The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

Context of Proverbs 15:8

6Great treasure is in the house of a righteous person, but trouble comes along with the income of a wicked person. 7The lips of wise people spread knowledge, but a foolish attitude does not. A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayers of decent people please him. 9The way of wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. 10Discipline is a terrible ⌞burden⌟ to anyone who leaves the ⌞right⌟ path. Anyone who hates a warning will die.

Proverbs 15:8 word by word

זֶ֣בַח רְ֭שָׁעִים תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת יְהוָ֑ה וּתְפִלַּ֖ת יְשָׁרִ֣ים רְצוֹנֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The sacrificeזֶ֫בַחzebach · sacrificeH2077
• of the wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563
• an abominationתּוֹעֵבַהtô‛êbah tô‛êbah · abominationH8441
• to the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• but the prayerתְּפִלָּהtephillâh · prayerH8605
• of the uprightיָשָׁרyâshâr · uprightH3477
• his delightרָצוֹןrâtsôn râtsôn · acceptanceH7522

Cross-references for Proverbs 15:8

• Proverbs 21:27The sacrifice of wicked people is disgusting, especially if they bring it with evil intent.
• Proverbs 28:9Surely the prayer of someone who refuses to listen to ⌞God’s⌟ teachings is disgusting.
• Isaiah 1:10Listen to the Lord’s word, you rulers of Sodom! Pay attention to the teachings from our God, you people of Gomorrah!
• Isaiah 61:8I, the Lord, love justice. I hate robbery and wrongdoing. I will faithfully reward my people’s work. I will make an everlasting promise to them.
• Isaiah 66:3Whoever kills a bull is like someone who kills a person. Whoever sacrifices a lamb is like someone who breaks a dog’s neck. Whoever offers a grain sacrifice is like someone who ⌞offers⌟ pig’s blood. Whoever burns incense is like someone who worships an idol. People have certainly chosen their own ways, and their souls delight in detestable things.
• Jeremiah 6:20Incense that comes from Sheba is no good to me. Sugar cane that comes from a distant land is no good to me. I won’t accept your burnt offerings. I’m not pleased with your sacrifices.
• Jeremiah 7:21“This is what the Lord of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Add your burnt offerings to your sacrifices, and eat the meat.
• Amos 5:21I hate your festivals; I despise them. I’m not pleased with your religious assemblies.
• John 4:24God is a spirit. Those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
• Proverbs 15:29The Lord is far from wicked people, but he hears the prayers of righteous people.
• 1 Chronicles 29:17I know, my God, that you examine hearts and delight in honesty. With an honest heart I have willingly offered all these things. I’ve been overjoyed to see your people here offering so willingly to you.
• Psalms 17:1Hear my plea for justice, O Lord. Pay attention to my cry. Open your ears to my prayer, ⌞which comes⌟ from lips free from deceit.

Commentaries on Proverbs 15:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination - Even the most sedulous attendance on the ordinances of God, and pert ormance of the ceremonies of religion, is an abomination to the Lord, if the heart be not right with him, and the observance do not flow from a principle of pure devotion. No religious acts will do in place of holiness to the Lord. The prayer of the upright is his delight - What a motive to be upright; and what a motive to the upright to…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-9Verses 8-9 The wicked put other things in the stead of Christ's atonement, or in the place of holy obedience. Praying graces are his gift, and the work of his Spirit, with which he is well pleased.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8God examines the heart's attitude behind sacrifices and prayers (see also Proverbs 21:27; Psalm 40:6–8; Micah 6:6–8).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 8-98-9. The sacrifice [and] prayer--are acts of worship. way ... followeth ... righteousness--denote conduct. God's regard for the worship and deeds of the righteous and wicked respectively, so stated in Psa 50:17; Is 1:11.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 15:8

• Abomination
• Hypocrisy
• Prayer
• Sin
• Wicked (People)

In the dictionaries

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Commentaries on Proverbs 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings