³³ The Lord puts a curse on the houses of sinners.
    But he blesses the homes of those who do what is right.
³⁴ He makes fun of proud people who make fun of others.
    But he gives grace to those who are humble and treated badly.

⁶ Blessings are like crowns on the heads of those who do right.
    But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them.

¹⁷ Those who are kind benefit themselves.
    But mean people bring ruin on themselves.

³¹ Godly people get what they should get on earth.
    So ungodly people and sinners will certainly get what they should get!

² The Lord blesses anyone who does good.
    But he judges anyone who plans to do evil.

¹² Those who do what is wrong are safe for just a while.
    But those who do what is right last forever.

²¹ Hard times chase those who are sinful.
    But those who do right are rewarded with good things.

¹⁴ Those who aren’t faithful will be paid back
    for what they’ve done.
And good people will receive rewards
    for how they’ve lived.