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

6There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble. 7The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give. The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but he delights in the prayers of the upright. 9The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness. 10Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined; whoever hates correction 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 an evil person is detestable, especially when it is offered with wrong motives.
• Proverbs 28:9God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law.
• Isaiah 1:10Listen to the Lord, you leaders of “Sodom.” Listen to the law of our God, people of “Gomorrah.”
• Isaiah 61:8“For I, the Lord, love justice. I hate robbery and wrongdoing. I will faithfully reward my people for their suffering and make an everlasting covenant with them.
• Isaiah 66:3But those who choose their own ways— delighting in their detestable sins— will not have their offerings accepted. When such people sacrifice a bull, it is no more acceptable than a human sacrifice. When they sacrifice a lamb, it’s as though they had sacrificed a dog! When they bring an offering of grain, they might as well offer the blood of a pig. When they burn frankincense, it’s as if they had blessed an idol.
• Jeremiah 6:20There’s no use offering me sweet frankincense from Sheba. Keep your fragrant calamus imported from distant lands! I will not accept your burnt offerings. Your sacrifices have no pleasing aroma for me.”
• Jeremiah 7:21This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: “Take your burnt offerings and your other sacrifices and eat them yourselves!
• Amos 5:21“I hate all your show and pretense— the hypocrisy of your religious festivals and solemn assemblies.
• John 4:24For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.”
• Proverbs 15:29The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
• 1 Chronicles 29:17I know, my God, that you examine our hearts and rejoice when you find integrity there. You know I have done all this with good motives, and I have watched your people offer their gifts willingly and joyously.
• Psalms 17:1O Lord, hear my plea for justice. Listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer, for it comes from honest lips.

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)

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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