Proverbs 15:8 - Hebrew Names version (HNV)

⁸ The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight! [Isa. 1:11; Jer. 6:20; Amos 5:22.]

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Common English Bible

⁸ The LORD detests the sacrifices of the wicked, but favors the prayers of those who do right.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ The sacrifices of the impious are abominable to the Lord. The vows of the just are appeasing.

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2 Samuel 15:12

Avshalom sent for Achitofel the Giloni, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. The conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Avshalom.

1 Kings 3:10

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

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know also, my God, that you try 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 have I seen with joy your people, that are present here, offer willingly to you.

Psalm 141:2

Let my prayer be set before you like incense; the lifting up of my hands like the evening sacrifice.

Proverbs 10:24

What the wicked fear, will overtake them, but 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 spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

Proverbs 21:3

To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Proverbs 28:9

He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Guard your steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil.

Song of Solomon 2:14

My dove in the clefts of the rock, In the hiding places of the mountainside, 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 with iniquity; and I will give them their recompense in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.

Isaiah 66:3

He who kills an ox is as he who kills a man; he who sacrifices a lamb, as he who breaks a dog's neck; he who offers an offering, [as he who offers] pig's blood; he who burns frankincense, as he who blesses an idol. Yes, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delights in their abominations:

Jeremiah 6:20

To what purpose comes there to me frankincense from Sheva, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices pleasing to me.

Daniel 9:23

At the beginning of your petitions the mitzvah went forth, and I am come to tell you; for you are greatly beloved: therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision.

Leviticus 7:18

If any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his shalom offerings is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed to him who offers it. It will be an abomination, and the soul who eats any of it will bear his iniquity.

Micah 6:6

How shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the exalted 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? With tens of thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my disobedience? The fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

Haggai 2:14

Then Chaggai answered, *'So is this people, and so is this nation before me,' says the LORD; 'and so is every work of their hands. That which they offer there is unclean.

Malachi 1:10

*Oh that there were one among you who would shut the doors, that you might not kindle fire on my altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you,* says the LORD of Armies, *neither will I accept an offering at your hand.

John 4:24

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