Proverbs 3:34

34 He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.

Proverbs 3:34 in Other Translations

KJV
34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
ESV
34 Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
NLT
34 The LORD mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble.
MSG
34 He gives proud skeptics a cold shoulder, but if you're down on your luck, he's right there to help.
CSB
34 He mocks those who mock, but gives grace to the humble.

Proverbs 3:34 In-Context

32 For the LORD detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence.
33 The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.
34 He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.
35 The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S 2 Kings 19:21
  • 2. S Psalms 40:4
  • 3. S Psalms 18:25-27; S Matthew 23:12; James 4:6*; 1 Peter 5:5*
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