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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,[a]
    but he delights in the prayer of the upright.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
    but he loves anyone whose goal is righteousness.
10 Severe punishment awaits the one who strays from the right path;
    whoever hates a rebuke will die.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: the sacrifices of the wicked are without value in God’s eyes (see Prov 21:3 and note; 21:27; Eccl 4:17; Isa 1:11-15; Jer 6:20). He delights in the prayer of the upright: see Prov 3:32.

The Lord detests the sacrifice(A) of the wicked,(B)
    but the prayer of the upright pleases him.(C)

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,(D)
    but he loves those who pursue righteousness.(E)

10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;
    the one who hates correction will die.(F)

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