32 for the devious are detestable to the Lord,
but He is a friend[a] to the upright.(A)

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  1. Proverbs 3:32 Or confidential counsel

32 For the Lord detests the perverse(A)
    but takes the upright into his confidence.(B)

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20 Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,
but those with blameless conduct are His delight.(A)

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20 The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,(A)
    but he delights(B) in those whose ways are blameless.(C)

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The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,(A)
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.(B)

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.(C)

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

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

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26 The Lord detests the plans of an evil man,
but pleasant words are pure.(A)

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26 The Lord detests the thoughts(A) of the wicked,(B)
    but gracious words are pure(C) in his sight.

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