³³ The Lord’s curse^(A) is on the house of the wicked,^(B)
    but he blesses the home of the righteous.^(C)
34 He mocks^(D) proud mockers^(E)
    but shows favor to the humble^(F) and oppressed.

²³ Above all else, guard^(A) your heart,
    for everything you do flows from it.^(B)
24 Keep your mouth free of perversity;
    keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
²⁵ Let your eyes^(C) look straight ahead;
    fix your gaze directly before you.
²⁶ Give careful thought to the^[a] paths for your feet^(D)
    and be steadfast in all your ways.
²⁷ Do not turn to the right or the left;^(E)
    keep your foot from evil.

³⁵ For those who find me^(A) find life^(B)
    and receive favor from the Lord.^(C)

⁶ Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
    but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.^[a](A)

¹⁷ Those who are kind benefit themselves,
    but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.