Proverbs 15:8
Christian Standard Bible
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,(A)
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.(B)
Proverbs 15:8
New Living Translation
8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked,
but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
Proverbs 15:29
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 15:29
New Living Translation
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
Proverbs 21:3
Christian Standard Bible
3 Doing what is righteous and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)
Proverbs 21:3
New Living Translation
3 The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
than when we offer him sacrifices.
Proverbs 21:27
Christian Standard Bible
27 The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!(A)
Proverbs 21:27
New Living Translation
27 The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable,
especially when it is offered with wrong motives.
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