Proverbs 3:34

Proverbs chapter 3 · verse 34 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Context

v.33The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; But he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.

v.34This passage

v.35The wise shall inherit glory; But shame shall be the promotion of fools.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 21:24

    The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.

  • Proverbs 9:7

    He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

  • 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.

  • Proverbs 19:29

    Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.

  • 1 Peter 5:5

    Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

  • Psalms 138:6

    For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.