³³ The curse of the Lord is in and on the house of the wicked, but He declares blessed (joyful and favored with blessings) the home of the just and consistently righteous.^(A)

³⁴ Though He scoffs at the scoffers and scorns the scorners, yet He gives His undeserved favor to the low [in rank], the humble, and the afflicted.^(B)

³⁵ The wise shall inherit glory (all honor and good) but shame is the highest rank conferred on [self-confident] fools.^(C)