The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 21:27 - King James Version - American Edition The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The sacrifice of the wicked is exceedingly disgusting and abhorrent [to the Lord]–how much more when he brings it with evil intention? American Standard Version (1901) The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind! Common English Bible The LORD detests the sacrifices of the wicked, especially when brought with devious motives. Catholic Public Domain Version The sacrifices of the impious are abominable, because they are offered out of wickedness. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness. |
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.
He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations.
To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.
And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the Lord, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.
But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.