Proverbs 15:8

New King James Version

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

Then Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, from his city—from Giloh—while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy grew strong, for the people with Absalom continually increased in number.

1 Kings 3:10

The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know also, my God, that You test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things; and now with joy I have seen Your people, who are present here to offer willingly to You.

Psalm 141:2

Let my prayer be set before You as incense, The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

Psalm 17:1

Hear a just cause, O Lord, Attend to my cry; Give ear to my prayer which is not from deceitful lips.

Proverbs 10:24

The fear of the wicked will come upon him, And the desire of the righteous will be granted.

Proverbs 15:29

The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, But the heart of the fool does not do so.

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!

Proverbs 21:3

To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

Proverbs 28:9

One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Walk prudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear rather than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.

Song of Solomon 2:14

“O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, In the secret places 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 for burnt offering; I will direct their work in truth, And will make with them an everlasting covenant.

Isaiah 66:3

“He who kills a bull is as if he slays a man; He who sacrifices a lamb, as if he breaks a dog’s neck; He who offers a grain offering, as if he offers swine’s blood; He who burns incense, as if he blesses an idol. Just as they have chosen their own ways, And their soul delights in their abominations,

Jeremiah 6:20

For what purpose to Me Comes frankincense from Sheba, And sweet cane from a far country? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable, Nor your sacrifices sweet to Me.”

Daniel 9:23

At the beginning of your supplications the command went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly beloved; therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision:

Leviticus 7:18

And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offering is eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, nor shall it be imputed to him; it shall be an abomination to him who offers it, and the person who eats of it shall bear guilt.

Micah 6:6

With what shall I come before the Lord, And bow myself before the High God? 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, Ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, The fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

Haggai 2:14

Then Haggai answered and said, “ ‘So is this people, and so is this nation before Me,’ says the Lord, ‘and so is every work of their hands; and what they offer there is unclean.

Malachi 1:10

“Who is there even among you who would shut the doors, So that you would not kindle fire on My altar in vain? I have no pleasure in you,” Says the Lord of hosts, “Nor will I accept an offering from your hands.

John 4:24

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