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Proverbs 15:7-9
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7 Wise people use their ·words [L lips] to ·spread [scatter; disperse] knowledge,
but there is no knowledge in the ·thoughts [hearts; minds] of fools.

8 The Lord ·hates [detests] the sacrifice that the wicked offer,
but he ·likes [favors] the prayers of ·honest people [people with integrity].

9 The Lord ·hates [detests] ·what evil people do [L the path of the wicked],
but he ·loves [favors] those who ·do what is right [pursue righteousness].

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Proverbs 15:7-9
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,(A)
    but the hearts of fools are not upright.

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

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

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