Proverbs 21:27
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable- how much more so when brought with evil intent!
Other Translations of Proverbs 21:27
King James Version
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
English Standard Version
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
The Message
27 Religious performance by the wicked stinks; it's even worse when they use it to get ahead.
New King James Version
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!
New Living Translation
27 The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable, especially when it is offered with wrong motives.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 21:27
Commentary on Proverbs 21:27
(Read Proverbs 21:27)
When holiness is pretended, but wickedness intended, that especially is an abomination.