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

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

³ Doing what is righteous and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.^(A)

²⁷ The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!^(A)