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

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The righteous house is itself[a] a great treasure,
    but within the revenue of the wicked calamity is at work.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:6 The Heb. lacks itself

The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
    but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

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The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
    but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness.

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28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers,
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
29 Yahweh is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

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28 The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking,
    but the wicked person spews out evil.

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

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