²⁰ Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, But those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

¹ > Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, Who walk according to Yahweh's law.

¹⁷ I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy your people, that are present here, offer willingly to you.

²⁹ A wicked man hardens his face; But as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

⁸ The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁶ Righteousness guards the way of integrity, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But those who do the truth are his delight.

⁷ He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.

¹³ The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

¹⁶ There are six things which Yahweh hates; Yes, seven which are an abomination to him:

¹⁷ Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood;

¹⁸ A heart that devises wicked schemes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,

¹⁹ A false witness who utters lies, And he who sows discord among brothers.

¹⁴ In whose heart is perverseness, Who devises evil continually, Who always sows discord.

¹³ Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.

⁶ Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts. You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.

²⁵ With the merciful you will show yourself merciful. With the perfect man, you will show yourself perfect.

²⁶ With the pure, you will show yourself pure. With the crooked you will show yourself shrewd.

⁷ For Yahweh is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.