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There is treasure in the house of the godly,
    but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.

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

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
    but he loves those who pursue godliness.

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

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28 The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
    the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.

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

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

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