Proverbs 15:7-9

Expanded Bible

⁷ Wise people use their ·words [^Llips] 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 [^Lthe path of the wicked],
but he ·loves [favors] those who ·do what is right [pursue righteousness].