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


In Context

5 A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

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

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates 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 Webster Bible Translation 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 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.