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

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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination of Yahweh,
    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

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

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29 Yahweh is far from the wicked,
    but the prayers of the righteous he will hear.

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

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Doing righteousness and justice is more acceptable
    to Yahweh than sacrifice.

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

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27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
    how much more when he brings it in divisiveness!

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