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Proverbs 3:33

What does Proverbs 3:33 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 3:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Proverbs 3:33 means

This verse presents a clear dichotomy of divine blessing and curse based on the moral standing of a household. 'The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked' signifies divine disfavor and its negative consequences resting upon those who reject God's ways. Conversely, 'he blesseth the habitation of the righteous' indicates God's favor and prosperity resting upon the homes of those who walk in integrity. This reinforces God's active involvement in human affairs, rewarding righteousness and disfavoring wickedness.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; But he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; But he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

The curse of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> in the house of the wicked. And the habitation of the righteous He blesseth.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Want is from the Lord in the house of the wicked: but the habitations of the just shall be blessed.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; but he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.

Context

This verse continues the theme of divine judgment and blessing introduced in verse 32, now applying it to the very dwelling places of the wicked and the righteous. It expands the consequences from individual character to the household (habitation), illustrating the comprehensive nature of God's interaction with humanity. This serves as a powerful incentive to choose righteousness, as it impacts not only the individual but also their entire domestic sphere.

v.32For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; But his friendship is with the upright.

v.33This passage

v.34Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 91:10

    There shall no evil befall thee, Neither shall any plague come nigh thy tent.

  • Deuteronomy 7:26

    And thou shalt not bring an abomination into thy house, and become a devoted thing like unto it: thou shalt utterly detest it, and thou shalt utterly abhor it; for it is a devoted thing.

  • Leviticus 26:14

    But if ye will not hearken unto me, and will not do all these commandments;

  • Joshua 7:13

    Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to-morrow: for thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, There is a devoted thing in the midst of thee, O Israel; thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the devoted thing from among you.

  • Joshua 6:18

    But as for you, only keep yourselves from the devoted thing, lest when ye have devoted it, ye take of the devoted thing; so would ye make the camp of Israel accursed, and trouble it.

  • 2 Samuel 6:11

    And the ark of Jehovah remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months: and Jehovah blessed Obed-edom, and all his house.

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