The slaughtering of the wrong ones Is an abomination to יהוה, But the prayer of the straight is His delight.
Proverbs 21:27 - The Scriptures 2009 The slaughtering of the wrong is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wickedness! Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The sacrifice of the wicked is exceedingly disgusting and abhorrent [to the Lord]–how much more when he brings it with evil intention? American Standard Version (1901) The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind! Common English Bible The LORD detests the sacrifices of the wicked, especially when brought with devious motives. Catholic Public Domain Version The sacrifices of the impious are abominable, because they are offered out of wickedness. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness. |
The slaughtering of the wrong ones Is an abomination to יהוה, But the prayer of the straight is His delight.
He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah, Even his prayer is an abomination.
“Slaughterings of peace offerings are with me; Today I have paid my vows.
Guard your steps when you go to the House of Elohim. And draw near to listen rather than to give the slaughtering of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.
"But whoever slays the bull strikes a man; whoever slaughters the lamb breaks a dog’s neck; whoever brings a grain offering – pig’s blood; whoever burns incense blesses an idol. Indeed, they have chosen their own ways, and their being delights in their abominations.
“What need have I of frankincense from Sheḇa, and sweet cane from a distant land? Your ascending offerings are not acceptable, and your slaughterings have not been sweet to Me.”
And Mosheh became very displeased, and said to יהוה, “Do not respect their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them, nor have I done harm to any of them.”
“But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you shut up the reign of the heavens before men, for you do not go in, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.