²² Lying lips are detestable to the Lord,^(A)
but faithful people are His delight.^(B)

⁶ Righteousness guards people of integrity,^[a]
but wickedness undermines the sinner.^(A)

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,^(A)
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.^(B)

⁹ The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.^(C)

²⁶ The Lord detests the plans of an evil man,
but pleasant words are pure.^(A)