Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
International Standard Version
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
A Conservative Version
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
American Standard Version
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Amplified
The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight!
Bible in Basic English
The offering of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright man is his delight.
Darby Translation
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Julia Smith Translation
The sacrifice of the unjust an abomination of Jehovah: and the prayer of the upright his acceptance.
King James 2000
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination of Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
Modern King James verseion
The sacrifice of the wicked is a hateful thing to Jehovah, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The LORD abhorreth the sacrifice of the ungodly; but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable to him.
NET Bible
The Lord abhors the sacrifices of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
New Heart English Bible
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The Emphasized Bible
The sacrifice of lawless men, is an abomination to Yahweh, but, the prayer of the upright, is his delight.
Webster
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
World English Bible
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Youngs Literal Translation
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Themes
Delight » What the lord delights in
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Praying to him
Prayer » The prayer of the upright
Prayer » Of the upright, a delight to God
Sacrifice » The sacrifice of the wicked
Uprightness » They who walk in » Their prayer delighted in by God
Interlinear
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
7
but not so the heart of fools.
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 15:29
but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 21:27
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!
Jeremiah 6:20
or sweet cane
Your burnt offerings are not acceptable;
your sacrifices do not please Me.
Isaiah 1:10-15
you rulers of Sodom!
Listen to the instruction of our God,
you people of Gomorrah!
Isaiah 61:8
I hate robbery and injustice;
I will faithfully reward them
and make an everlasting covenant
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know, my God, that You test the heart
Proverbs 28:9
even his prayer is detestable.
Ecclesiastes 5:1
Song of Songs 2:14
in the crevices of the cliff,
let me see your face,
let me hear your voice;
for your voice is sweet,
and your face is lovely.
Isaiah 66:3
one sacrifices a lamb, one breaks a dog’s neck;
one offers a grain offering, one offers pig’s blood;
one offers incense, one praises an idol—
all these have chosen their ways
and delight in their detestable practices.
Jeremiah 7:21-23
This is what the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Add your burnt offerings to your other sacrifices, and eat the meat yourselves,
Amos 5:21-22
I can’t stand the stench
of your solemn assemblies.
John 4:24
Psalm 17:1
A Davidic prayer.
pay attention to my cry;
listen to my prayer—
from lips free of deceit.