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The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
    not so with the heart of fools.
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
    but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

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

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

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,(E)
    but he loves those who pursue righteousness.(F)

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