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 for the perverse are an abomination to the Lord,
    but the upright are in his confidence.(A)
33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
    but he blesses the abode of the righteous.(B)

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

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Footnotes

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

35 The wise will inherit honor,
    but stubborn fools, disgrace.

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