Proverbs 21:27 meaning and explanation

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with ill intent!

Proverbs 21:27, Berean Standard Bible

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Proverbs 21:27 comes from a collection of wise sayings in ancient Israel, where sacrifice was the appointed way to approach God at the temple. The proverb declares that an offering brought by a wicked person is detestable to the LORD, and even more so when the giver has a corrupt motive behind the gift.

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