²⁰ The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,^(A)
    but he delights^(B) in those whose ways are blameless.^(C)

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

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

²⁴ Gracious words are a honeycomb,^(A)
    sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.^(B)