^33 (A)The Lord's curse is on the house of the wicked,
    but he ^(B)blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
³⁴ Toward the ^(C)scorners he ^(D)is scornful,
    ^(E)but to the humble he gives favor.^[a]

²³ Keep your heart with all vigilance,
    for ^(A)from it flow ^(B)the springs of life.
²⁴ Put away from you ^(C)crooked speech,
    and put ^(D)devious talk far from you.
^25 (E)Let your eyes look directly forward,
    and your gaze be straight before you.
^26 (F)Ponder^[a] the path of your feet;
    ^(G)then all your ways will be sure.
^27 (H)Do not swerve to the right or to the left;
    turn your foot away from evil.

³⁵ For ^(A)whoever finds me ^(B)finds life
    and ^(C)obtains favor from the Lord,

⁶ Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
    but ^(A)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.^[a]

^17 (A)A man who is kind benefits himself,
    but a cruel man hurts himself.