32 for the devious are detestable to the Lord,
but He is a friend[a] to the upright.(A)
33 The Lord’s curse is on the household of the wicked,(B)
but He blesses the home of the righteous;
34 He mocks those who mock,
but gives grace to the humble.(C)
35 The wise will inherit honor,
but He holds up fools to dishonor.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:32 Or confidential counsel
  2. Proverbs 3:35 Or but haughty fools dishonor, or but fools exalt dishonor

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