Proverbs 3:34
Proverbs 3:34 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
Proverbs 3:33-35 The Message (MSG)
GOD’s curse blights the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. He gives proud skeptics a cold shoulder, but if you’re down on your luck, he’s right there to help. Wise living gets rewarded with honor; stupid living gets the booby prize.
Proverbs 3:34 King James Version (KJV)
Surely he scorneth the scorners: But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Proverbs 3:34 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.
Proverbs 3:34 New Century Version (NCV)
The LORD laughs at those who laugh at him, but he gives grace to those who are not proud.
Proverbs 3:34 American Standard Version (ASV)
Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Proverbs 3:34 New International Version (NIV)
He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.
Proverbs 3:34 New King James Version (NKJV)
Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 3:34 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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]. [James 4:6; 1 Pet 5:5]