Proverbs 15:7-9

New International Version

⁷The lips of the wise spread knowledge,^(A)
but the hearts of fools are not upright.

⁸The Lord detests the sacrifice^(B) of the wicked,^(C)
but the prayer of the upright pleases him.^(D)

⁹The Lord detests the way of the wicked,^(E)
but he loves those who pursue righteousness.^(F)

Proverbs 15:7-9

King James Version

⁷The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

⁸The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

New International Version (NIV)