Key Verse Spotlight
Proverbs 15:8 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“The sacrifice of the wicked {is} an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright {is} his delight.”
Proverbs 15:8
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
In the house of the righteous {is} much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish {doeth} not so.
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.
Correction {is} grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: {and} he that hateth reproof shall die. {Correction: or, Instruction}
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