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

6The house of the righteous has great wealth, but the income of the wicked brings trouble. 7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Adonai, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. 9Adonai detests the way of the wicked, but loves those who pursue righteousness. 10Stern correction awaits one who forsakes the way. One who hates reproof 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 the wicked is an abomination— how much more when he brings it with evil intent?
• Proverbs 28:9One who turns his ear from hearing Torah —even his prayer is an abomination.
• Isaiah 1:10Hear the word of Adonai, you rulers of Sodom! Give ear to the Torah of our God, you people of Gomorrah!
• Isaiah 61:8For I, Adonai, love justice. I hate robbery in the burnt offering. In faithfulness I will reward My people and cut an eternal covenant with them.
• Isaiah 66:3One who kills an ox is like one who kills a man; one who sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; one who offers a grain offering is like one who offers swine’s blood; one who burns incense is like one who blesses an idol. They have chosen their own ways, so their soul delights in their abominations.
• Jeremiah 6:20Of what use to Me is frankincense coming from Sheba or sweet cane from a distant country? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor are your sacrifices pleasing to Me.”
• Jeremiah 7:21Thus says Adonai-Tzva’ot, the God of Israel: “Add your burnt offerings to your sacrifices and eat the meat!
• Amos 5:21“I hate, I despise your festivals! I take no delight in your sacred assemblies.
• John 4:24God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
• Proverbs 15:29Adonai is far from the wicked, but hears the prayer of the righteous.
• 1 Chronicles 29:17I know, my God, that You search the heart and take pleasure in uprightness. With integrity of heart I have willingly offered all these things. And now I have seen with joy Your people who are present here willingly contribute to You.
• Psalms 17:1A prayer of David. Hear, Adonai, a just plea, listen to my cry! Give ear to my prayer— from lips with no 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)

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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