Tree of Life Version
Proverbs 3:34
34Though He scoffs at the scoffers, He gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 3:34 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
- New International Version (NIV)He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.
Context of Proverbs 3:34
32For the devious are detestable to Adonai, but He takes the upright into His confidence. 33Adonai’s curse is on a wicked house, but He blesses a righteous home. Though He scoffs at the scoffers, He gives grace to the humble. 35The wise inherit honor, but fools are held up in disgrace.
Read all of Proverbs 3Proverbs 3:34 word by word
אִם־לַלֵּצִ֥ים הֽוּא־יָלִ֑יץ וְ֝לַעֲנָוִ֗ים יִתֶּן־חֵֽן׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 3:34
- Isaiah 57:15For thus says the High and Exalted One who inhabits eternity, whose Name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, yet also with a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and revive the heart of the contrite.
- James 4:6But He gives greater grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
- 1 Peter 5:5Likewise, you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Commentaries on Proverbs 3:34
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 34Surely he scorneth the scorners; but he giveth grace unto the lowly - The Septuagint has ̔ , . The Lord resisteth the proud; but giveth grace to the humble. These words are quoted by St. Peter, 1 Peter 5:5, and by St. James, James 4:6, just as they stand in the Septuagint, with the change of ̔ , God, for , the Lord.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 27-35Verses 27-35 A marked change in style. The continuous exhortation is replaced by a series of maxims. From them to whom it is due - literally, as in the margin. The precept expresses the great Scriptural thought that the so-called possession of wealth is but a stewardship; that the true owners of what we call our own are those to whom, with it, we may do good. Not to relieve them is a breach of trust. Proverbs 3:28 Procrastination is especially fatal to…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 27-35Verses 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 ways. These truths may be…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 32-3532-35. Reasons for the warning. froward--(Pr 2:15). secret ... righteous--in their communion (Am 3:7).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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