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Proverbs 3:31

Proverbs 3:32-1964 bbe — For the wrong-hearted man is hated by the Lord, but he is a friend to the upright. The curse of the Lord is on the hous…

Bible in Basic English

32

For the wrong-hearted man is hated by the Lord, but he is a friend to the upright.

33

The curse of the Lord is on the house of the evil-doer, but his blessing is on the tent of the upright.

34

He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted.

35

The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.

— Proverbs 3:32-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 3:32-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous. 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. The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. ”

  • ASV

    “For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; But his friendship is with the upright. The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; But he blesseth the habitation of the righteous. Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly. The wise shall inherit glory; But shame shall be the promotion of fools. ”

  • WEB

    “For the perverse is an abomination to Yahweh, but his friendship is with the upright. Yahweh's curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous. Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble. The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.”

  • NET

    “for one who goes astray is an abomination to the LORD, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright. The LORD’s curse is on the household of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. With arrogant scoffers he is scornful, yet he shows favor to the humble. The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.”

  • DRB

    “For every mocker is an abomination to the Lord, and his communication is with the simple. Want is from the Lord in the house of the wicked: but the habitations of the just shall be blessed. He shall scorn the scorners, and to the meek he will give grace. The wise shall possess glory: the promotion of fools is disgrace. ”

  • KJVA

    “For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous. 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. The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. ”

Proverbs 3 — Context

29

Do not make evil designs against your neighbour, when he is living with you without fear.

30

Do not take up a cause at law against a man for nothing, if he has done you no wrong.

31

Have no envy of the violent man, or take any of his ways as an example.

32

For the wrong-hearted man is hated by the Lord, but he is a friend to the upright.

33

The curse of the Lord is on the house of the evil-doer, but his blessing is on the tent of the upright.

34

He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted.

35

The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.

Proverbs 3:32-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 3:32-1964 say?
Proverbs 3:32-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the wrong-hearted man is hated by the Lord, but he is a friend to the upright. The curse of the Lord is on the house of the evil-doer, but his blessing is on the tent of the upright. He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted. The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.”
Where is Proverbs 3:32-1964 in the Bible?
Proverbs 3:32-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 3, verses 32–1964.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 3:32-1964.
What translation should I read Proverbs 3:32-1964 in?
Proverbs 3:32-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 3:32-1964?
Proverbs 3:32-1964 reads (BBE): “For the wrong-hearted man is hated by the Lord, but he is a friend to the upright. The curse of the Lord is on the house of the evil-doer, but his blessing is on the tent of the upright. He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted. The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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