KJV King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
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Proverbs 3:34
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
WEB World English Bible
Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.
ASV American Standard Version
Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
If the scorners He doth scorn, Yet to the humble He doth give grace.
Surrounding context — Proverbs 3
31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
32 For the froward [is] abomination to the LORD: but his secret [is] with the righteous.
33 The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
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James 4:6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.1 Peter 5:5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.Psalm 138:6Though the LORD [be] high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.Proverbs 9:12If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but [if] thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear [it].Proverbs 21:24Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name [is] Holy; I dwell in the high and holy [place], with him also [that is] of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.Proverbs 9:7-8He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked [man getteth] himself a blot.Proverbs 19:29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
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