Think not on those who have lived wickedly in thy sight; but remember those who have willingly acknowledged that thou art to be feared: This verse is neatly parallel to verse 27, and Good News Bible‘s translation reflects that well. The following model of Contemporary English Version is also worth studying:

• Don’t pay attention to those who constantly do wrong, but take care of everyone who listens with fear to what you command.

Quoted with permission from Bullard, Roger A. and Hatton, Howard A. A Handbook on 1-2 Esdras. (UBS Helps for Translators). Miami: UBS, 2019. For this and other handbooks for translators see here.