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The lips of wise people spread knowledge,
    but a foolish attitude does not.

A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to Yahweh,
    but the prayers of decent people please him.
The way of wicked people is disgusting to Yahweh,
    but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

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

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

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

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