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

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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