11-13-05 Proverbs 3:33

Proverbs 3:33 (KJ21)

The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesseth the habitation of the just.

Proverbs 3:33 (NAS)
The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the dwelling of the righteous.

Proverbs 3:33 (NIVUS)
The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.

Proverbs 3:33 (NLT)
The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but his blessing is on the home of the upright.

Although God is love and has extended His love to every man, there are certain people who will not receive that love. In fact they act in ways that are hostile to the Lord Jehovah. They are wicked and regularly are involved in crime. They have pronounced themselves guilty and are already condemned. Therefore, the curse of the Lord comes upon them. Evil will come upon their houses; for the wages of their sinful ways is God's retribution and punishment. Their homes will not be established, nor will they continue.

However, those who abide by Adonai's laws and precepts, those who are righteous and just, receive abundant blessings from the Lord. Through their conduct and character, they reveal that they have been justified and vindicated by God. When the blessing of the Lord comes upon the righteous, they are beautified and adorned with the glory of God. Instead of the torment that the wicked experience, those that trust in God have rest.