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

²⁵ To the faithful^(A) you show yourself faithful,^(B)
    to the blameless you show yourself blameless,
²⁶ to the pure^(C) you show yourself pure,
    but to the devious you show yourself shrewd.^(D)

²⁹ The wicked put up a bold front,
    but the upright give thought to their ways.^(A)

¹⁷ The highway of the upright avoids evil;
    those who guard their ways preserve their lives.^(A)

⁸ The Lord detests the sacrifice^(A) of the wicked,^(B)
    but the prayer of the upright pleases him.^(C)

⁶ Righteousness guards the person of integrity,
    but wickedness overthrows the sinner.^(A)

²² The Lord detests lying lips,^(A)
    but he delights^(B) in people who are trustworthy.^(C)