Proverbs 15:8 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 15:8

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6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

7 The lips of the wise¹ disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.

8 ^aThe 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 loves him who ^afollows righteousness.

10 ^aHarsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way,
And ^bhe who hates correction will die.

11 ^aHell¹ and Destruction are before the Lord;
So how much more ^bthe hearts of the sons of men.

12 ^aA scoffer does not love one who corrects him,
Nor will he go to the wise.

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American Standard Version
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Amplified® Bible
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, hateful {and} exceedingly offensive to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight!

Contemporary English Version
The LORD is disgusted by gifts from the wicked, but it makes him happy when his people pray.

Darby English Version
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Good News Bible
The LORD is pleased when good people pray, but hates the sacrifices that the wicked bring him.

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

New American Standard Bible
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

New International Version
The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked,
but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

New King James Version
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The Lord regards the sacrifice of the wicked an abomination , But He delights in prayer of the upright .

Revised Standard Version
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Young's Literal Translation
The sacrifice of the wicked `is' an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright `is' His delight.

New English Translation
The Lord abhors¹ the sacrifices² of the wicked,³ but the prayer⁴ of the upright pleases him.⁵

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