The house of the righteous has great wealth,
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.

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In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
    but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.

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

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

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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.(A)
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
    but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.(B)

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28 The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,(A)
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.(B)

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

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28 The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer,
    but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil.(A)
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(B)

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