³³The Lord puts a curse on the homes of the wicked, but blesses the homes of the righteous. ³⁴^*He has no use for conceited people, but shows favour to those who are humble.

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Cross references

*3.34: Jas 4:6; 1 P 5:5

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,

but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.

Toward the scorners he is scornful,

but to the humble he gives favor.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,

but he blesses the home of the righteous.

He mocks proud mockers

but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The Lord’s curse is on the household of the wicked,

but he blesses the home of the righteous;

He mocks those who mock

but gives grace to the humble.

NLTNew Living Translation

The Lord curses the house of the wicked,

but he blesses the home of the upright.

The Lord mocks the mockers

but is gracious to the humble.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The curse of Yahweh is on the house of the wicked,

and the abode of the righteous ones he blesses.

With those who scorn, he is scornful,

but to those who are humble, he gives favor.

KJV 1900King James Version

The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked:

But he blesseth the habitation of the just.

Surely he scorneth the scorners:

But he giveth grace unto the lowly.

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