Proverbs 21:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 21:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 21:27 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? with...: Heb. in wick..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 21:27 — KJV
“The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? with...: Heb. in wickedness?”
— Proverbs 21:27 (KJV)
Proverbs 21:27 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 21:27
“How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house upon his bed? shall I not therefore now require his blood of your hand, and take you away from the earth?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:27: wicked, how, much
“Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off. keep...: Heb. feast the wicked: Heb. Belial”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:27: wicked, more, bringeth
“For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. an...: Heb. the abomination of my lips”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:27: wicked, abomination, heb
“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires continually: Heb. every day”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:27: wicked, heb, wickedness
“There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:27: wicked, how, wickedness
Pray Proverbs 21:27
Generate a Prayer from Proverbs 21:27
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse