Proverbs 7:14

Contemporary English Version 1995

“I had to offer a sacrifice, and there is enough meat left over for a feast.

Cross References

Proverbs 21:27

The Lord despises the offerings of wicked people with evil motives.

Leviticus 7:11

Here are the instructions for offering a sacrifice to ask my blessing:

John 18:28

It was early in the morning when Jesus was taken from Caiaphas to the building where the Roman governor stayed. But the crowd waited outside. Any of them who had gone inside would have become unclean and would not be allowed to eat the Passover meal.

Proverbs 17:1

A dry crust of bread eaten in peace and quiet is better than a feast eaten where everyone argues.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord is disgusted by gifts from the wicked, but it makes him happy when his people pray.

Proverbs 7:15

So I came looking for you, and here you are!

Isaiah 1:13

Your sacrifices are worthless, and your incense disgusting. I can't stand the evil you do on your New Moon Festivals or on your Sabbaths and other times of worship.