Proverbs 15:8 · KJV
“The sacrifice of the wicked {is} an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright {is} his delight.”
— Proverbs 15:8
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish {doeth} not so.
The way of the wicked {is} an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Proverbs 15 — Context
In the house of the righteous {is} much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish {doeth} not so.
8The sacrifice of the wicked {is} an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright {is} his delight.
9The way of the wicked {is} an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10Correction {is} grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: {and} he that hateth reproof shall die. {Correction: or, Instruction}
Cross References
Proverbs 15:29
The LORD {is} far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. {present: Heb. found}
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked {is} abomination: how much more, {when} he bringeth it with a wicked mind? {with...: Heb. in wickedness?}
Jeremiah 6:20
To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings {are} not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.
Proverbs 28:9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer {shall be} abomination.
Isaiah 1:10-15
Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.
Isaiah 61:8
For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.
John 4:24
God {is} a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship {him} in spirit and in truth.