Proverbs 3:34
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.
Narration uses the Pure Cambridge Edition.
PASSAGE SELECTION
Build from either side
Choose up to 10 verses in this chapter. The study tools update with the selected passage.
SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE
Cross References
5 Essential passages are open for comparison.
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
WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE
Definitions
Open a word for its full definition and concordance.
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 3:34
Certainly, truly, firmly, or without doubt.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Persons who mock, despise, or treat others or truth with contempt.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
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.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Having a low esteem of one’s own worth; humble; meek; free from pride.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
READ BEFORE AND AFTER
Surrounding Verses
Nearby Scripture remains separate from the selected passage until you add it.
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.