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The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
    not so the minds of fools.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
    but he loves the one who pursues 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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