King James Version
What Does Proverbs 15:8 Mean?
“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”
Context
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In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
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Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. Correction: or, Instruction
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(8) **The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord.—**And their prayers also (Isaiah 1:11). The worthlessness of sacrifice without obedience (comp. 1Samuel 15:22) may be here especially mentioned, because men are apt to think that what involves cost and trouble must be pleasing to God, even when not accompanied with what alone He cares for, a loving heart.
**The prayer of the upright is his delight.—**Even when offered by itself, without sacrifice.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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