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The houses of those who do what is right hold great wealth.
    But those who do what is wrong earn only ruin.

The lips of wise people spread knowledge.
    But the hearts of foolish people are not honest.

The Lord hates the sacrifice of sinful people.
    But the prayers of honest people please him.

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The house of the righteous contains great treasure,(A)
    but the income of the wicked brings ruin.(B)

The lips of the wise spread knowledge,(C)
    but the hearts of fools are not upright.

The Lord detests the sacrifice(D) of the wicked,(E)
    but the prayer of the upright pleases him.(F)

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