The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight!

The Lord is far from the wicked [and distances Himself from them], But He hears the prayer of the [consistently] righteous [that is, those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].

He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man], Even his prayer is repulsive [to God].