8  ^oThe sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

but ^pthe prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.

29  The Lord is ^afar from the wicked,

but he ^bhears the prayer of the righteous.

3  ^bTo do righteousness and justice

is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

27  ⁱThe sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;

how much more ^jwhen he brings it with evil intent.