Proverbs 15:7-9
King James Version
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
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Proverbs 15:7-9
New King James Version
7 The lips of the wise [a]disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.
8 (A)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves him who (B)follows righteousness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:7 spread
Proverbs 15:7-9
English Standard Version
7 (A)The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
(B)not so the hearts of fools.[a]
8 (C)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but (D)the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but he loves him (E)who pursues righteousness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:7 Or the hearts of fools are not steadfast
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