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

²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.^(A)

³ To do what is right and just
    is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.^(A)

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable^(A)—
    how much more so when brought with evil intent!^(B)