Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but gives grace to the humble.
New American Standard Bible
Yet
King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
International Standard Version
Though God scoffs at scoffers, he gives grace to the humble.
A Conservative Version
Surely {the Lord is opposed to the arrogant (LXX/NT)}, but he gives grace to the lowly.
American Standard Version
Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Amplified
Though He scoffs at the scoffers and scorns the scorners,
Yet He gives His grace [His undeserved favor] to the humble [those who give up self-importance].
Bible in Basic English
He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted.
Darby Translation
He indeed scorneth the scorners; but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Julia Smith Translation
But he will deride to those deriding: and he will give grace to the humble.
King James 2000
Surely he scorns the scornful: but he gives grace unto the lowly.
Lexham Expanded Bible
With those who scorn, he is scornful, but to those who are humble, he gives favor.
Modern King James verseion
Surely He scorns the scorners; but He gives grace to the lowly.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
As for the scornful, he shall laugh them to scorn, but he shall give grace unto the lowly.
NET Bible
Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble.
New Heart English Bible
Surely he is scornful to scoffers, but he gives grace to the humble.
The Emphasized Bible
Though at scoffers he scoffeth, yet, to the humbled, he granteth favour.
Webster
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace to the lowly.
World English Bible
Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.
Youngs Literal Translation
If the scorners He doth scorn, Yet to the humble He doth give grace.
Themes
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Grace » Specially given » To the humble
Humility » They who have » Receive more grace
Scorning and mocking » Those who are addicted to » Are scorned by God
Topics
Interlinear
Luwts
References
Smith
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 3:34
Verse Info
Context Readings
Role Of Wisdom In Creation And Society
33
but He blesses the home of the righteous;
but gives grace to the humble.
but He holds up fools to dishonor.
Cross References
James 4:6
But He gives greater grace. Therefore He says:
but gives grace to the humble.
1 Peter 5:5
In the same way, you younger men, be subject to the elders. And all of you clothe yourselves with
but gives grace to the humble.
Psalm 138:6
He takes note of the humble;
but He knows the haughty from a distance.
Proverbs 9:7-8
will bring dishonor on himself;
the one who rebukes a wicked man will get hurt.
Proverbs 9:12
if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”
Proverbs 19:29
and beatings for the backs of fools.
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Proverbs 21:24
acts with excessive pride.
Isaiah 57:15
who lives forever, whose name is Holy
“I live in a high and holy place,
and with the oppressed and lowly of spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly
and revive the heart of the oppressed.