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)
34 He mocks(F) proud mockers(G)
    but shows favor to the humble(H) and oppressed.

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32 Such wicked people are detestable to the Lord,
    but he offers his friendship to the godly.

33 The Lord curses the house of the wicked,
    but he blesses the home of the upright.

34 The Lord mocks the mockers
    but is gracious to the humble.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 3:34 Greek version reads The Lord opposes the proud / but gives grace to the humble. Compare Jas 4:6; 1 Pet 5:5.

32 For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous.

33 The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

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