8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked,

but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked,

but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;

the one who hates correction will die.

11 Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord—

how much more do human hearts!

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

but he loves him who pursues righteousness.

10 There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way;

whoever hates reproof will die.

11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord;

how much more the hearts of the children of man!

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord:

But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord:

But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way:

And he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord:

How much more then the hearts of the children of men?

8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked,

but he delights in the prayers of the upright.

9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked,

but he loves those who pursue godliness.

10 Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined;

whoever hates correction will die.

11 Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the Lord.

How much more does he know the human heart!

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

But He loves him who follows righteousness.

10 Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way,

And he who hates correction will die.

11 Hell and Destruction are before the Lord;

So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.

8 The Lord hates the sacrifice that the wicked offer,

but he likes the prayers of honest people.

9 The Lord hates what evil people do,

but he loves those who do what is right.

10 The person who quits doing what is right will be punished,

and the one who hates to be corrected will die.

11 The Lord knows what is happening in the world of the dead,

so he surely knows the thoughts of the living.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah;

But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah;

But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10 There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way;

And he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah:

How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.

10 Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

8 A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, 

but the prayers of decent people please him. 

9 The way of wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, 

but he loves those who pursue righteousness. 

10 Discipline is a terrible ⸤burden⸥ to anyone who leaves the ⸤right⸥ path. 

Anyone who hates a warning will die. 

11 If Sheol and Abaddon lie open in front of the Lord 

how much more the human heart! 

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,

but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked,

but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.

10 Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;

the one who hates correction will die.

11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord —

how much more, human hearts.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.

10 There is severe discipline for one who forsakes the way,

but one who hates a rebuke will die.

11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord,

how much more human hearts!

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination of Yahweh,

but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 An abomination of Yahweh is the way of the wicked,

but he who pursues righteousness he will love.

10 Severe discipline belongs to him who forsakes the way;

he who hates a rebuke will die.

11 Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh,

how much more the hearts of the children of men!

8 The Lord hates the sacrifice of sinful people.

But the prayers of honest people please him.

9 The Lord hates how sinners live.

But he loves those who run after what is right.

10 Hard training is in store for anyone who leaves the right path.

A person who hates to be corrected will die.

11 Death and the Grave lie open in front of the Lord.

So the hearts of mere men certainly lie open to him!