Proverbs 15:8 meaning and explanation
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Proverbs 15:8, Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 15:8 is a saying from Israel's wisdom tradition, contrasting two ways of approaching God. The wicked are those whose lives run against God's way, and their sacrifice, however proper the ritual, is detestable to him, because the worshiper's heart and conduct contradict the offering.
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