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Proverbs 15:8–9

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The Lord detests the sacrificer of the wicked,s

but the prayer of the upright pleases him.t

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,u

but he loves those who pursue righteousness.v

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Cross references

  1. r Ps 51:17; Isa 1:13
  2. s Pr 6:16; 21:27
  3. tver 29; Job 35:13; Pr 28:9; Jn 9:31
  4. u Pr 6:16
  5. v Dt 7:13; Pr 11:20

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

but he loves him who pursues righteousness.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked,

but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,

but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,

but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,

but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.

NLTNew Living Translation

The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked,

but he delights in the prayers of the upright.

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,

but he loves those who pursue godliness.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination of Yahweh,

but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

An abomination of Yahweh is the way of the wicked,

but he who pursues righteousness he will love.

KJV 1900King James Version

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord:

But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord:

But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.