Proverbs 15:9 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:9

This is a reason of what was said in the foregoing verse. 1. The sacrifices of the wicked are an abomination to God, not for want of some nice points of ceremony, but because their way, the whole course and tenour of their conversation, is wicked, and consequently an abomination to him. Sacrifices for sin were not accepted of those that resolved to go on in sin, and were to the highest degree abominable if intended to obtain a connivance at sin and a permission to go on in it. 2. Therefore the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord ,.... The way his heart devises, which he chooses and delights in, in which he walks; nor will he leave it, nor can he be diverted from it, but by the powerful grace of God. This is a way not good, but evil, and so an abomination to the Lord; and the whole tenor and course of his life, which is meant by his way being evil: hence his sacrifices, and all his external duties of religion performed by him, are abominable to the Lord; for,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:8-9

God's hatreds and God's delights We all have our aversions, natural antipathies, acquired hatreds. A noted author not long ago published a book called 'Mes Haines.' What are the hatreds of him who is Love? They should be our aversions. I. THE SACRIFICE OF THE WICKED . ( Proverbs 15:8 .) It is not the man's works which make him good, but the justified man—the man made right with God—produces good works, and these, though imperfect, are well pleasing to God. The lack of heart... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:8-9

With whom God is pleased With whom is God well pleased? A great question, that has had many answers. The statement of the text gives us— I. GOD 'S ATTITUDE TOWARD THE WICKED . 1 . Their whole life is grievous to him. "The way of the wicked is an abomination," etc. And this, not because they hold some erroneous opinions, nor because they make many serious mistakes, nor because they are betrayed into occasional transgressions; but because they determinately withhold... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:9

This verse gives the reason for the treatment specified in the preceding verse (comp. Proverbs 11:20 ; Proverbs 12:22 ). Followeth after ; chaseth, implying effort and perseverance, as in the pursuit of game ( Proverbs 11:19 ; Proverbs 21:21 ). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:8-9

Proverbs 15:8-9. The sacrifice of the wicked Or the religious services, yea, the best and most costly of them, one kind being put for all the rest; is an abomination to the Lord Because not offered with a sincere desire to glorify him, nor from a principle of faith and love, but is made a cloak for sin, is used to silence the clamours of conscience, and commute for the neglect of obedience to God’s moral commands: see the margin. It is justly observed by Mr. Scott here, that “the most... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

Bringing joy to others (15:1-33)Words can easily cheer others or enrage them, help them or hinder them. Therefore, people should think carefully about what they say (15:1-5). In addition to being wise in their speech, they must be honest in the way they earn their income (6-7). In fact, they must be upright in all aspects of their daily lives. Only then will God, from whom nothing can be hidden, accept their sacrifices and prayers (8-11). Another matter concerning habits of speech is that those... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:9

"The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.""This is parallel to Proverbs 15:8, with a substitution of ethical for religious (ceremonial) conditions."[8] We would substitute the word in parenthesis for `religious.' Toy overlooked the fact that `ethical conditions' make up the very heart of true religion. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 15:1-33

8. Further advice for wise living chs. 14-15These proverbs are more difficult to group together under a general heading because there are fewer common ideas that tie them together. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:1-33

1. Grievous] i.e. annoying. ’If one pour in hot water let the other pour in cold.’3. Beholding] RV ’keeping watch upon,’ as watching over a city (Isaiah 52:8), or the prophets over the people (Ezekiel 3:17). 4. Read, ’a soothing tongue.. a wound in the spirit.’7. Doeth not so] RM ’is not steadfast.’8. A costly offering from the one is unacceptable: the mere prayer of the other is accepted (Mark 12:42).11. Hell and destruction] RV ’Sheol and Abaddon.’ The latter means ’place of destruction’: cp.... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:8-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:8-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:8-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 15:1-33

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:1-33

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