Proverbs 15:8

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The LORD abhors the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:29 : 29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
  • Prov 21:27 : 27 The wicked person’s sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!
  • 1 Chr 29:17 : 17 I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.
  • Jer 6:20 : 20 I take no delight when they offer up to me frankincense that comes from Sheba or sweet-smelling cane imported from a faraway land. I cannot accept the burnt offerings they bring me. I get no pleasure from the sacrifices they offer to me.’
  • Isa 1:10-15 : 10 Listen to the LORD’s message, you leaders of Sodom! Pay attention to our God’s rebuke, people of Gomorrah! 11 “Of what importance to me are your many sacrifices?” says the LORD.“I have had my fill of burnt sacrifices of rams and the fat from steers. The blood of bulls, lambs, and goats I do not want. 12 When you enter my presence, do you actually think I want this– animals trampling on my courtyards? 13 Do not bring any more meaningless offerings; I consider your incense detestable! You observe new moon festivals, Sabbaths, and convocations, but I cannot tolerate sin-stained celebrations! 14 I hate your new moon festivals and assemblies; they are a burden that I am tired of carrying. 15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I look the other way; when you offer your many prayers, I do not listen, because your hands are covered with blood.
  • Isa 61:8 : 8 For I, the LORD, love justice and hate robbery and sin. I will repay them because of my faithfulness; I will make a permanent covenant with them.
  • Prov 28:9 : 9 The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
  • Jer 7:21-23 : 21 “The LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel says to the people of Judah:‘You might as well go ahead and add the meat of your burnt offerings to that of the other sacrifices and eat it, too! 22 Consider this: When I spoke to your ancestors after I brought them out of Egypt, I did not merely give them commands about burnt offerings and sacrifices. 23 I also explicitly commanded them:“Obey me. If you do, I will be your God and you will be my people. Live exactly the way I tell you and things will go well with you.”
  • John 4:24 : 24 God is spirit, and the people who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
  • Eccl 5:1 : 1 Rash Vows(4:17) Be careful what you do when you go to the temple of God; draw near to listen rather than to offer a sacrifice like fools, for they do not realize that they are doing wrong.
  • Isa 66:3 : 3 The one who slaughters a bull also strikes down a man; the one who sacrifices a lamb also breaks a dog’s neck; the one who presents an offering includes pig’s blood with it; the one who offers incense also praises an idol. They have decided to behave this way; they enjoy these disgusting practices.
  • Ps 17:1 : 1 A prayer of David. LORD, consider my just cause! Pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to the prayer I sincerely offer!
  • Song 2:14 : 14 The Dove in the Clefts of En GediThe Lover to His Beloved: O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places of the mountain crags, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.
  • Amos 5:21-22 : 21 “I absolutely despise your festivals! I get no pleasure from your religious assemblies! 22 Even if you offer me burnt and grain offerings, I will not be satisfied; I will not look with favor on your peace offerings of fattened calves.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 15:9
    83%

    9The LORD abhors the way of the wicked, but he will love those who pursue righteousness.

  • Prov 21:27
    83%

    27The wicked person’s sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!

  • Prov 11:20
    78%

    20The LORD abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

  • Prov 15:28-29
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    76%

    28The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

    29The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

  • Prov 29:27
    75%

    27An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.

  • Prov 15:26
    75%

    26The LORD abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure.

  • Ps 51:16-17
    2 verses
    73%

    16Certainly you do not want a sacrifice, or else I would offer it; you do not desire a burnt sacrifice.

    17The sacrifices God desires are a humble spirit– O God, a humble and repentant heart you will not reject.

  • Prov 21:3-4
    2 verses
    72%

    3To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

    4Haughty eyes and a proud heart– what the wicked cultivate is sin.

  • Prov 3:32
    72%

    32for one who goes astray is an abomination to the LORD, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.

  • Ps 10:3
    72%

    3Yes, the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants; the one who robs others curses and rejects the LORD.

  • Prov 28:9
    71%

    9The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

  • Prov 11:1
    71%

    1The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.

  • Prov 17:15
    71%

    15The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent– both of them are an abomination to the LORD.

  • Prov 16:12
    71%

    12Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

  • Prov 12:22
    70%

    22The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

  • Ps 5:4
    69%

    4Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people cannot dwell with you.

  • Ps 11:5
    69%

    5The LORD approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.

  • Prov 21:18
    69%

    18The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous are taken in the place of the upright.

  • Prov 11:23
    69%

    23The desire of the righteous is only good, but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

  • Ps 1:6
    68%

    6Certainly the LORD guards the way of the godly, but the way of the wicked ends in destruction.

  • 1 Pet 3:12
    68%

    12For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer. But the Lord’s face is against those who do evil.

  • Deut 25:16
    68%

    16For anyone who acts dishonestly in these ways is abhorrent to the LORD your God.

  • Ps 51:19
    68%

    19Then you will accept the proper sacrifices, burnt sacrifices and whole offerings; then bulls will be sacrificed on your altar.

  • Prov 12:6
    68%

    6The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.

  • Prov 10:29
    68%

    29The way of the LORD is like a stronghold for the upright, but it is destruction to evildoers.

  • Prov 14:11
    68%

    11The household of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

  • Isa 66:3
    68%

    3The one who slaughters a bull also strikes down a man; the one who sacrifices a lamb also breaks a dog’s neck; the one who presents an offering includes pig’s blood with it; the one who offers incense also praises an idol. They have decided to behave this way; they enjoy these disgusting practices.

  • Prov 13:5-6
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    5The righteous person will reject anything false, but the wicked person will act in shameful disgrace.

    6Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

  • Ps 4:5
    68%

    5Offer the prescribed sacrifices and trust in the LORD!

  • Prov 21:10
    68%

    10The appetite of the wicked has desired evil; his neighbor is shown no favor in his eyes.

  • Mal 1:8
    68%

    8For when you offer blind animals as a sacrifice, is that not wrong? And when you offer the lame and sick, is that not wrong as well? Indeed, try offering them to your governor! Will he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

  • Deut 17:1
    67%

    1You must not sacrifice to him a bull or sheep that has a blemish or any other defect, because that is considered offensive to the LORD your God.

  • Prov 6:16
    67%

    16There are six things that the LORD hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:

  • Prov 16:5
    67%

    5The LORD abhors every arrogant person; rest assured that they will not go unpunished.

  • Prov 8:7
    67%

    7For my mouth speaks truth, and my lips hate wickedness.

  • Prov 17:23
    67%

    23A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice.

  • Prov 12:2
    67%

    2A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes.

  • Ps 11:7
    67%

    7Certainly the LORD is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.

  • Prov 8:13
    67%

    13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

  • Prov 14:19
    67%

    19Bad people have bowed before good people, and wicked people have bowed at the gates of someone righteous.

  • Ps 7:9
    67%

    9May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!

  • Prov 21:29
    67%

    29A wicked person has put on a bold face, but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

  • Ps 34:21
    67%

    21Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished.

  • Prov 29:10
    67%

    10Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life.

  • Prov 10:32
    66%

    32The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing, but the speech of the wicked is perverse.