Proverbs 21:27

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness.

Cross References

Isaiah 66:3

He that sacrificeth an ox is as if he slew a man: he that killeth a sheep in sacrifice, as if he should brain a dog: he that offereth an oblation, as if he should offer swine's blood; he that remembereth incense, as if he should bless an idol. All these things have they chosen in their ways: and their soul is delighted in their abominations.

Proverbs 15:8

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

Jeremiah 6:20

To what purpose do you bring me frankincense from Saba, and the sweet smelling cane from a far country? Your holocausts are not acceptable, nor are your sacrifices pleasing to me.

Matthew 23:13

But woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; because you shut the kingdom of heaven against men, for you yourselves do not enter in; and those that are going in, you suffer not to enter.

Proverbs 28:9

He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Speak not any thing rashly, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

Numbers 16:15

Moses therefore being very angry said to the Lord: Respect not their sacrifices. Thou knowest that I have not taken of them so much as a young ass at any time: nor have injured any of them.

Proverbs 7:14

I vowed victims for prosperity, this day I have paid my vows.