Proverbs 15:8

New American Bible - revised edition

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12

Absalom also sent to Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, an invitation to come from his town, Giloh, for the sacrifices he was about to offer. So the conspiracy gained strength, and the people with Absalom increased in numbers. David Flees Jerusalem.

1 Kings 3:10

The Lord was pleased by Solomon’s request.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you put hearts to the test and that you take pleasure in integrity. With a whole heart I have willingly given all these things, and now with joy I have seen your people here present also giving to you generously.

Psalm 141:2

Let my prayer be incense before you; my uplifted hands an evening offering.

Psalm 17:1

A prayer of David. Hear, Lord, my plea for justice; pay heed to my cry; Listen to my prayer from lips without guile.

Proverbs 10:24

What the wicked fear will befall them, but the desire of the just will be granted.

Proverbs 15:29

The Lord is far from the wicked, but hears the prayer of the just.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of fools is not steadfast.

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, the more so when they offer it with bad intent.

Proverbs 21:3

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

Proverbs 28:9

Those who turn their ears from hearing instruction, even their prayer is an abomination.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Be not hasty in your utterance and let not your heart be quick to utter a promise in God’s presence. God is in heaven and you are on earth; therefore let your words be few.

Song of Solomon 2:14

My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the secret recesses of the cliff, Let me see your face, let me hear your voice, For your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.”

Isaiah 61:8

For I, the Lord, love justice, I hate robbery and wrongdoing; I will faithfully give them their recompense, an everlasting covenant I will make with them.

Isaiah 66:3

The one slaughtering an ox, striking a man, sacrificing a lamb, breaking a dog’s neck, Making an offering of pig’s blood, burning incense, honoring an idol— These have chosen their own ways, and taken pleasure in their own abominations.

Jeremiah 6:20

Of what use to me is incense that comes from Sheba, or sweet cane from far-off lands? Your burnt offerings find no favor with me, your sacrifices do not please me.

Daniel 9:23

When you began your petition, an answer was given which I have come to announce, because you are beloved. Therefore, mark the answer and understand the vision.

Leviticus 7:18

If indeed any of the flesh of the communion sacrifice is eaten on the third day, it shall not be accepted; it will not be reckoned to the credit of the one offering it. Rather it becomes a desecrated meat. Anyone who eats of it shall bear the penalty.

Micah 6:6

With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow before God most high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?

Micah 6:7

Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with myriad streams of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my crime, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

Haggai 2:14

Then Haggai replied: So is this people, and so is this nation in my sight—oracle of the Lord— And so is all the work of their hands; what they offer there is defiled.

Malachi 1:10

Oh, that one of you would just shut the temple gates to keep you from kindling fire on my altar in vain! I take no pleasure in you, says the Lord of hosts; and I will not accept any offering from your hands!

John 4:24

God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and truth.”