Proverbs 3:34–35
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
*Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giueth grace vnto the lowly.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIam. 4.6. 1.pet.5.5.
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
†The wise shall inherite glory, but shame shalbe the promotion of fooles.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. exalteth the fooles.
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From verse 34
- 1 Peter 5:5Rank 2 from verse 34
5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
5Likewise ye yonger, submit your selues vnto the elder: yea, all of you bee subiect one to another, and bee clothed with humilitie: for God resisteth the proud, and giueth grace to the humble.
- Psalms 138:6Rank 3 from verse 34
- Proverbs 9:12Rank 4 from verse 34
- Proverbs 21:24Rank 5 from verse 34
- Isaiah 57:15Rank 6 from verse 34
15For 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 ones.
15For thus saith the High and loftie One that inhabiteth eternitie, whose Name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place: with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to reuiue the spirit of the humble, and to reuiue the heart of the contrite ones.
- Proverbs 9:7–8Rank 7 from verse 34
7He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
7He that reproueth a scorner, getteth to himselfe shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himselfe a blot.
8*Reproue not a scorner, lest hee hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and hee will loue thee.
- Proverbs 19:29Rank 8 from verse 34
From verse 35
- Psalms 132:18Rank 1 from verse 35
- Isaiah 65:13–15Rank 2 from verse 35
13Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed:
14Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.
15And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen: for the Lord God shall slay thee, and call his servants by another name:
13Therefore thus saith the LORD God; Behold, my seruants shall eate, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my seruants shall drinke, but yee shall be thirstie: behold, my seruants shall reioyce, but yee shall be ashamed.
14†Behold, my seruants shall sing for ioy of heart, but yee shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howle for vexation of spirit.
15And yee shall leaue your name for a curse vnto my chosen: for the LORD God shall slay thee, and call his seruants by another name:
- 1 Samuel 2:30Rank 3 from verse 35
30Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
30Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I sayd indeede that thy house, & the house of thy father should walke before me for euer: but now the LORD saith, Be it farre from mee; for them that honour me, I will honour, and they that despise me, shall be lightly esteemed.
- Daniel 12:2–3Rank 4 from verse 35
2And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
3And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
2*And many of them that sleepe in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to euerlasting life, and some to shame and euerlasting contempt.
3‖*And they that be wise shall shine as the brightnesse of the firmament, and they that turne many to righteousnesse, as the starres for euer and euer.
- Psalms 73:24Rank 5 from verse 35
- Proverbs 13:8Rank 6 from verse 35
- Proverbs 4:8Rank 7 from verse 35
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Proverbs 3:34
Certainly, truly, firmly, or without doubt.
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Persons who mock, despise, or treat others or truth with contempt.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.
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Having a low esteem of one’s own worth; humble; meek; free from pride.
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Proverbs 3:35
Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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To receive or possess as one's portion or inheritance.
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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A painful sense of guilt, disgrace, or dishonor. Sense 2: As a verb, to make ashamed or bring disgrace upon.
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Advancement, elevation, or increase in rank, honour, or condition.
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Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.
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33¶ The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
33¶ *The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the iust.
34Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
34*Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giueth grace vnto the lowly.
Selected passage35The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
35†The wise shall inherite glory, but shame shalbe the promotion of fooles.
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