en_tn_condensed/luk/16/15.md

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)