KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Proverbs 3:34–35
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Proverbs 3:34
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.
- Iam. 4.6. 1.pet.5.5.
Proverbs 3:35
35The 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.
- Hebr. exalteth the fooles.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 3:34
Certainly, truly, firmly, or without doubt.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Persons who mock, despise, or treat others or truth with contempt.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Having a low esteem of one’s own worth; humble; meek; free from pride.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 3:35
Having knowledge, discernment, sound judgment, prudence, or skill.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
To receive, possess, or enjoy as an heir, allotment, gift, or lasting possession.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A painful sense of guilt, disgrace, or dishonor; as a verb, to make ashamed or bring disgrace upon.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
Advancement, elevation, or increase in rank, honour, or condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
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From verse 34
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Open the full verse study6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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Open the full verse study5Likewise, 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.
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Open the full verse study6Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
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Open the full verse study12If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
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Open the full verse study24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
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Open the full verse study15For 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.
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Open the full verse study7He 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.
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Open the full verse study29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
From verse 35
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Open the full verse study18His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.
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Open the full verse study13Therefore 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:
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Open the full verse study30Wherefore 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.
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Open the full verse study2And 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.
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Open the full verse study24Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
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Open the full verse study8The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
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Open the full verse study8Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
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