Proverbs 3:34
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Proverbs 3:34 in other translations
| BSB | He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. |
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| 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. |
| YLT | If the scorners He doth scorn, Yet to the humble He doth give grace. |
| DARBY | He indeed scorneth the scorners; but he giveth grace unto the lowly. |
| BBE | He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted. |
| Webster | Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace to the lowly. |
What does Proverbs 3:34 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 3:32-35
32-35. Reasons for the warning. froward--(Pr 2:15). secret ... righteous--in their communion (Am 3:7).
Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 3:27-35
Our business is to observe the precepts of Christ, and to copy his example; to do justice, to love mercy, and to beware of covetousness; to be ready for every good work, avoiding needless strife, and bearing evils, if possible, rather than seeking redress by law. It will be found there is little got by striving. Let us not envy prosperous oppressors; far be it from the disciples of Christ to choose any of their…
Proverbs 3:34 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Proverbs 3:34
- James 4:6
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
- 1 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.
- Psalms 138:6
Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
- Proverbs 9:12
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
- Isaiah 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.
- Proverbs 21:24
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
- Proverbs 9:7-8
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
- Proverbs 19:29
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Context
- Proverbs 3:33
The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
- Proverbs 3:34
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
- Proverbs 3:35
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Proverbs 3:34 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Ciertamente él escarnecerá á los escarnecedores, y á los humildes dará gracia. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Certes il se moque des moqueurs, et il donne la grâce aux débonnaires. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Fürwahr, der Spötter spottet er, den Demütigen aber gibt er Gnade. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Ipse deludet illusores, et mansuetis dabit gratiam. |