What does Proverbs 15:8 say?

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright is His delight.

What translation is this?

This passage is displayed in the Young's Literal Translation (YLT) translation on Scripture Lens.

What are related verses?

Related passages to Proverbs 15:8 include Deuteronomy 7:9, Genesis 12:1-3, Exodus 19:4-6, Psalm 95:1-7, and Malachi 3:6, and more.

Proverbs 15:8 (YLT)

Passage

The sacrifice of the wicked <FI>is<Fi> an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright <FI>is<Fi> His delight.

Nearby Context

Proverbs 15:6 <FI> In<Fi> the house of the righteous <FI>is<Fi> abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked--trouble.

Proverbs 15:7 The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools <FI>is<Fi> not right.

Proverbs 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked <FI>is<Fi> an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright <FI>is<Fi> His delight.

Proverbs 15:9 An abomination to Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.

Proverbs 15:10 Chastisement <FI>is<Fi> grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "light", "sacrifice", "wicked", "abomination", "jehovah", "prayer", "upright", and "delight". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "light" and "sacrifice", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 7's "The lips of the wise scatter knowledge..." into verse 9's "An abomination to Jehovah FI is Fi...", so "light" and "sacrifice" belong inside that flow. In Proverbs context, the local focus is covenant, worship, and faithfulness.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "light" and "sacrifice" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.