The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination (under an circumstances; Proverbs 15:8 ); how much more (when) he bringeth it with a wicked mind? - harbouring some wicked purpose at the very time. As Balak and Balaam offered their sacrifices with a view to induce God to curse His people Israel (Numbers 23:1-3; Numbers 23:13); Absalom (2 Samuel 15:7-10) and Jezebel, as a cloak for treachery (1 Kings 21:9-12); the adulteress, to lull her dupe (Proverbs 7:14-15).