The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
James 1:7 - English Standard Version 2016 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; Matoleo zaidiKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For truly, let not such a person imagine that he will receive anything [he asks for] from the Lord, American Standard Version (1901) For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord; Common English Bible People like that should never imagine that they will receive anything from the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version then a man should not consider that he would receive anything from the Lord. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Therefore let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. |
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
When you spread out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood.
But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.
You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.