33 The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
34 Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
35 The wise will inherit honor, but fools get disgrace.
God has already mentioned that the righteous will be given the "promised land". Here the two types of people are put side by side. It seems a little unnatural to clump the wicked and the scornful (or proud, as the NIV puts it). Personal pride is something not to be celebrated. It is often surprising how backwards God's value system is compared to this world's. The humble man is wise and the proud man is foolish.
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