Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
As for the scornful, he shall laugh them to scorn, but he shall give grace unto the lowly.
New American Standard Bible
Yet
King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Holman Bible
but gives grace to the humble.
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.
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 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the ungodly, but he blesseth the dwellings of the righteous. 34 As for the scornful, he shall laugh them to scorn, but he shall give grace unto the lowly. 35 The wise shall have honour in possession, but shame is the promotion that fools shall have.
Cross References
James 4:6
but giveth more grace?
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger submit yourselves unto the elder. Submit yourselves every man, one to another. Knit yourselves together in lowliness of mind. For God resisteth the proud and giveth grace to the humble.
Psalm 138:6
For though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; as for the proud, he beholdeth them afar off.
Proverbs 9:7-8
Whoso reproveth a scornful person, getteth himself dishonour: and he that rebuketh the ungodly, staineth himself.
Proverbs 9:12
If thou be wise, thy wisdom shall do thyself good: but if thou thinkest scorn thereof, it shall be thine own harm.
Proverbs 19:29
Punishments are ordained for the scornful, and stripes for fools' backs.
Proverbs 21:24
He that is proud and presumptuous, is called a scornful man, which in wrath dare work maliciously.
Isaiah 57:15
For thus sayeth the high and excellent, even he that dwelleth in everlastingness, whose name is the holy one: I dwell high above and in the sanctuary, and with him also, that is of a contrite and humble spirit: that I may heal a troubled mind, and a contrite heart.