8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
8 God can't stand pious poses, but he delights in genuine prayers.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:8
Commentary on Proverbs 15:8-9
(Read Proverbs 15:8-9)
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.