8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.


In Context

5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7 The lips of the wise diffuse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10 Correction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

Proverbs 15:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:8The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:8The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:8The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:8The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright is His delight.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.