Proverbs 3:33
The houses of the wicked are cursed by the Lord, but he blesses the homes of those who live right.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
In Context
32For the Lord hates deceitful people, but he is a friend to those who do what is good.
34He mocks those who mock, but he is kind to the humble.
Cross References
Leviticus 26:14But if you don't pay attention to me and do what I tell you;
Deuteronomy 11:28But you will receive a curse if you disobey the commandments of the Lord your God and don't keep to the path I'm ordering you to follow today by worshiping some other unknown gods.
Deuteronomy 28:16You will be cursed when you're in the town; you will be cursed when you're in the countryside.
Joshua 6:18But stay away from everything set apart for the Lord, for if you were to take anything you too would be liable to be destroyed, and you would also bring disaster on the camp of Israel.
2 Samuel 6:11The Ark of the Lord remained in Obed-edom's home for three months, and the Lord blessed Obed-edom's whole household.
Job 24:18Like bubbles on the surface of a river they are quickly carried away. The land they own is cursed by God. They don't enter their own vineyards.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:28-35
Justice and Kindness Recommended; Caution against Envy. 27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. 30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 32 For the froward is abomination to the Lord :… Read the whole commentary →