Proverbs 15:8

New Century Version

The Lord hates the sacrifice that the wicked offer, but he likes the prayers of honest people.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12

While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel, one of the people who advised David, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So Absalom’s plans were working very well. More and more people began to support him.

1 Kings 3:10

The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked this.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you test people’s hearts. You are happy when people do what is right. I was happy to give all these things, and I gave with an honest heart. Your people gathered here are happy to give to you, and I rejoice to see their giving.

Psalm 141:2

Let my prayer be like incense placed before you, and my praise like the evening sacrifice.

Psalm 17:1

Lord, hear me begging for fairness; listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer, because I speak the truth.

Proverbs 10:24

Evil people will get what they fear most, but good people will get what they want most.

Proverbs 15:29

The Lord does not listen to the wicked, but he hears the prayers of those who do right.

Proverbs 15:7

Wise people use their words to spread knowledge, but there is no knowledge in the thoughts of fools.

Proverbs 21:27

The Lord hates sacrifices brought by evil people, particularly when they offer them for the wrong reasons.

Proverbs 21:3

Doing what is right and fair is more important to the Lord than sacrifices.

Proverbs 28:9

If you refuse to obey what you have been taught, your prayers will not be heard.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Be careful when you go to worship at the Temple. It is better to listen than to offer foolish sacrifices without even knowing you are doing wrong.

Song of Solomon 2:14

My beloved is like a dove hiding in the cracks of the rock, in the secret places of the cliff. Show me your face, and let me hear your voice. Your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.

Isaiah 61:8

“I, the Lord, love justice. I hate stealing and everything that is wrong. I will be fair and give my people what they should have, and I will make an agreement with them that will continue forever.

Isaiah 66:3

But those people who kill bulls as a sacrifice to me are like those who kill people. Those who kill sheep as a sacrifice are like those who break the necks of dogs. Those who give me grain offerings are like those who offer me the blood of pigs. Those who burn incense are like those who worship idols. These people choose their own ways, not mine, and they love the terrible things they do.

Jeremiah 6:20

Why do you bring me offerings of incense from the land of Sheba? Why do you bring me sweet-smelling cane from a faraway land? Your burnt offerings will not be accepted; your sacrifices do not please me.”

Daniel 9:23

When you first started praying, an answer was given, and I came to tell you, because God loves you very much. So think about the message and understand the vision.

Leviticus 7:18

Any meat of the fellowship offering eaten on the third day will not be accepted, nor will the sacrifice count for the person who offered it. It will become unclean, and anyone who eats the meat will be guilty of sin.

Micah 6:6

You say, “What can I bring with me when I come before the Lord, when I bow before God on high? Should I come before him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves?

Micah 6:7

Will the Lord be pleased with a thousand male sheep? Will he be pleased with ten thousand rivers of oil? Should I give my first child for the evil I have done? Should I give my very own child for my sin?”

Haggai 2:14

Then Haggai answered, “The Lord says, ‘This is also true for the people of this nation. They are unclean, and everything they do with their hands is unclean to me. Whatever they offer at the altar is also unclean.

Malachi 1:10

“I wish one of you would close the Temple doors so that you would not light useless fires on my altar! I am not pleased with you and will not accept your gifts,” says the Lord All-Powerful.

John 4:24

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