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33 The curse of the Lord falls on the house of the wicked,[a]
    but he blesses the abode of the righteous.
34 He shows only disdain to those who are scornful,
    but he showers his kindness on the humble.
35 Glory is the crown given to the wise;
    fools inherit nothing but disgrace.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:33 The contrasting fate of the wicked and the righteous at God’s hands indicated in this verse is also set forth in Deut 11:26-28. Curse of the Lord falls on the house of the wicked: see Jos 7:24-25; Zec 5:3-4. Blesses the abode of the righteous: see Job 42:12-14.