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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 15, Verse 8

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7
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
King James Version
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
American Standard Version
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
New English Translation
The LORD abhors the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
World English Bible
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, 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.
10
Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
11
Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15
All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.
16
Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17
Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.