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;

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Footnotes

  1. 3:32 Or confidential counsel

32 Indeed, a perverse man is utterly disgusting[a] to the Lord,
    but he takes the upright into his confidence.[b]
33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
    but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:32 Lit. an abomination
  2. Proverbs 3:32 Lit. but his secret counsel is with the upright

32 For the Lord detests the perverse(A)
    but takes the upright into his confidence.(B)
33 The Lord’s curse(C) is on the house of the wicked,(D)
    but he blesses the home of the righteous.(E)

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35 The wise will inherit honor,
but he holds up fools to dishonor.[a]

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  1. 3:35 Or but haughty fools dishonor, or but fools exalt dishonor

35 The wise will inherit honor,
    but he holds fools up for ridicule.

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35 The wise inherit honor,
    but fools get only shame.

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