⁶ There is much wealth in the houses of good people.
    But evil people are paid only with trouble.

⁸ The Lord hates the sacrifice that the wicked person offers.
    But he is pleased with an honest person’s prayer.

⁹ The Lord hates what evil people do.
    But he loves those who do what is right.

²⁸ Good people think before they answer.
    But the wicked simply give evil answers.

²⁹ The Lord does not listen to the wicked.
    But he hears the prayers of those who do right.