⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination, extremely disgusting and shamefully vile to the Lord, but He loves him who pursues righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation).

⁶ Blessed and fortunate and happy and ^[a]spiritually prosperous (in that state in which the born-again child of God ^[b]enjoys His favor and salvation) are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), for they shall be ^[c]completely satisfied!^(A)