Proverbs 15:8

The people of Israel sacrificed (killed) animals as a gift to God (Leviticus Chapter s 1 to 7). If an evil person did this, God would not accept the gift. God wants us to be holy. He wants us to ask him to forgive us. He wants us to trust in him. No gift can forgive us. Only God, who loves us, can forgive us. See Psalms 51:16-17 and Luke 18:10-14.

v9 God hates the behaviour of a wicked man.

God loves people who do the right things.

v10 Correction is bitter for someone who starts to do the wrong things.

The person who hates correction will die.

v11 God can even see beyond the grave into hell.

So he also knows our thoughts.

v12 A person who insults other people hates correction.

He will not ask a wise man for advice.

v13 You smile when you are glad.

But when you are very sad, your spirit suffers.

v14 A wise man wants to learn more knowledge.

But a fool wants foolish things more than he wants food.

Verses 9

Our behaviour shows what sort of people we are.

God hates the actions of wicked people. God hates their evil thoughts and plans.

We should do the right things. We should trust God. We should obey his instructions. God will help us to do the right things. He loves us.