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Proverbs 3:34

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Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
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  1. James 4:6Rank 1 from verse 34
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    6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

  2. 1 Peter 5:5Rank 2 from verse 34
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    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.

  3. Psalms 138:6Rank 3 from verse 34
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    6Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

  4. Proverbs 9:12Rank 4 from verse 34
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    12If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

  5. Proverbs 21:24Rank 5 from verse 34
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    24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

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Proverbs 3:34

COMBINED MEANING

but

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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

COMBINED MEANING

grace

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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

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lowly

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Having a low esteem of one’s own worth; humble; meek; free from pride.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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3:33¶ The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

3:34Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

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3:35The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

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