The
eyes of the Lord are all-seeing,
Keeping watch on both
wicked and good.
A
man thinks all that he does is right,
But the Lord tests the motive.
A man plans the way in his mind,
But the Lord directs his steps.
The Lord detests a false balance,
But a just balance is his delight.
To do what is just and right
Is more
acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
The conduct of the wicked is hateful to him,
But he loves the man eager to do right.
The Lord detests the evil-minded,
But is well pleased with him who
lives uprightly.
The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful to the Lord,
But the prayer of the
upright is a
delight to him!
The Lord holds aloof from the wicked,
But hears the prayer of the upright.
Lying
lips are hateful to the Lord,
But they who act honestly are his delight.
There are six things that the Lord hates,
Yes, seven are detestable to him:
Haughty
eyes and a
lying tongue,
And hands that
shed innocent blood,
A
mind that plans wicked schemes,
Feet that make
haste to do evil,
A false witness who utters lies,
And he who sows
strife between brothers.