Proverbs 15:7-9

New Life Version

⁷The lips of the wise spread much learning, but the minds of fools do not.

⁸The Lord hates the gifts of the sinful, but the prayer of the faithful is His joy.

⁹The Lord hates the way of the sinful, but He loves him who follows what is right and good.

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)

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