Proverbs 15:7-9

New Living Translation

⁷The lips of the wise give good advice;
the heart of a fool has none to give.

⁸The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked,
but he delights in the prayers of the upright.

⁹The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but he loves those who pursue godliness.

Proverbs 15:7-9

New International Version

⁷The lips of the wise spread knowledge,^(A)
but the hearts of fools are not upright.

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

⁹The Lord detests the way of the wicked,^(E)
but he loves those who pursue righteousness.^(F)

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)