³³ The Lord puts a curse on the houses of sinners.
    But he blesses the homes of those who do what is right.

¹⁸ The path of those who do right is like the sun in the morning.
    It shines brighter and brighter until the full light of day.

¹¹ The blessing of honest people builds up a city.
    But the words of sinners destroy it.

³⁰ The fruit that godly people bear is like a tree of life.
    And those who are wise save lives.

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

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

² Whoever has respect for the Lord lives a good life.
    But those who hate him walk down an evil path.

⁸ The Lord hates the sacrifice of sinful people.
    But the prayers of honest people please him.

¹⁹ The way of people who don’t want to work is blocked with thorns.
    But the path of honest people is a wide road.

²⁹ The Lord is far away from those who do wrong.
    But he hears the prayers of those who do right.

¹³ Kings are pleased when what you say is honest.
    They value people who speak what is right.