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Proverbs 15:8 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Proverbs 15:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 15 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”
Proverbs 15:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 15:8
God's moral preferences are stark: 'The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.' Even religious activity (sacrifice) is 'abomination' (Hebrew 'toebah'—detestable) when offered by the wicked. This echoes Samuel's rebuke: 'to obey is better than sacrifice' (1 Samuel 15:22). Reformed theology emphasizes that external religion without heart transformation is worthless. Meanwhile, the 'prayer of the upright' (Hebrew 'yashar'—straight/righteous) delights God—Hebrew 'ratson' means pleasure or acceptance. God desires righteousness, not empty...
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Cross-References for Proverbs 15:8
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“but he hears the prayer of the righteous.”
“when he brings it with a wicked mind!”
“my God”
“and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not acceptable”
“even his prayer is an abomination.”
“you rulers of Sodom! Listen to the law of our God”
“Yahweh”
“and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.,God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.,,,,,,,,”
“for they don't know that they do evil.”
“the God of Israel: Add your burnt offerings to your sacrifices”