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Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable vnto him.
Proverbs 15:8 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 15:8 in other translations
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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In context
5 A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.
6 The house of the righteous hath much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lippes of the wise doe spread abroade knowledge: but ye heart of the foolish doth not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable vnto him.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.
10 Instruction is euill to him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth correction, shall die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the sonnes of men?
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