²⁰ Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,
but those with blameless conduct are His delight.^(A)

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,^(A)
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.^(B)

⁹ The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.^(C)

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb:^(A)
sweet to the taste^[a] and health to the body.^[b](B)