Proverbs 21:27 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?”

Proverbs 21:27 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 21:27 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 21:27 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!”

Proverbs 21:27 — World English Bible

Proverbs 21:27 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind! ”

Proverbs 21:27 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 21:27 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“The sacrifice of the wicked <FI>is<Fi> abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.”

Proverbs 21:27 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 21:27 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!”

Proverbs 21:27 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 21:27 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more when he bringeth it with a wicked minde?”

Proverbs 21:27 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 21:27 in Context — Proverbs 21

25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

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What Does Proverbs 21:27 Mean?

Proverbs 21:27 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 21. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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