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

²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayers of the righteous.

³ The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
    than when we offer him sacrifices.

²⁷ The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable,
    especially when it is offered with wrong motives.