Bible verse
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent!
Proverbs 21:27 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 21.
23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.
25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent!
28 A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
29 A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.
30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.
KJV
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
ASV
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!
ERV
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!
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