Proverbs 21:27
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
Other Translations of Proverbs 21:27
New International Version
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable- how much more so when brought with evil intent!
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.
The King James Version is in the public domain.
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.