Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with evil intent!
In context
24 The proud and arrogant person—“Mocker” is his name— behaves with insolent fury.
25 The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work. 26 All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with evil intent! 28 A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.
29 The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways. 30 There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 21:27 in the KJV
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 21:27 in the ESV
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.