# He said to them

"And Jesus said to the Pharisees"

# You justify yourselves in the sight of men

"You make yourselves look good to other people"

# God knows your hearts

Here "hearts" refers to the desires of people. Alternate translation: "God understands your true desires" or "God knows your motives" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# That which is exalted among men is detestable in the sight of God

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Those things that men think are very important are things that God hates" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])