Proverbs 3:34
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.
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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Compare
- BSB
- He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
- KJV
- Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
- WEB
- Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.
- ASV
- Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
- DARBY
- He indeed scorneth the scorners; but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
- BLB
- If He mocks at those mocking, then He gives favor to the humble.
- ÅB
- Spotterne spotter han, men de ydmyke gir han nåde.
- OTB
- Han spotter spotterne, men gir nåde til de ydmyke.
- B1930
- Spotterne spotter han, men de ydmyke gir han nåde.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
James 4:6
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Read in context1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, 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.
Read in contextPsalms 138:6
Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
Read in contextProverbs 9:12
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Read in contextIsaiah 57:15
For 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.
Read in contextProverbs 21:24
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
Read in contextProverbs 9:7–8
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Read in contextProverbs 19:29
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
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