Matthew Henry · Verses 8–9
The wicked put other things in the stead of Christ's atonement, or in the place of holy obedience. Praying graces are his gift, and the work of his Spirit, with which he is well pleased.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
BSB
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
KJV
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
ASV
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
BBE
The offering of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright man is his delight.
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