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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Though He scoffs at the scoffers <i>and</i> scorns the scorners, Yet He gives His grace [His undeserved favor] to the humble [those who give up self-importance].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He mocks those who mock but gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He mocks those who mock, but gives grace to the humble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD sneers at those who sneer at him, but he is kind to everyone who is humble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Surely he scorneth the scorners, but he giveth grace unto the lowly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When he mocks the mockers, he is gracious to humble people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are humble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Though God scoffs at scoffers, he gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Surely he is scornful to scoffers, but he gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace to the lowly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />If He scorns the scorners, "" Yet He gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> If the scorners He doth scorn, Yet to the humble He doth give grace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />But he will deride to those deriding: and he will give grace to the humble.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He shall scorn the scorners, and to the meek he will give grace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He will ridicule those who ridicule, but he will bestow grace upon the mild.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Those who scoff, he scoffs at, but the lowly he favors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Surely he despises scorners; but he has compassion on the wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he will overthrow mockers, and he will hover over the wise.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />If it concerneth the scorners, He scorneth them, But unto the humble He giveth grace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord resists the proud; but he gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/3-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=564" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/3.htm">The Blessings of Wisdom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous. <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū- (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/3887.htm" title="3887: lal·lê·ṣîm (Prep-l, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to make mouths at, i.e. To scoff; hence to interpret, or intercede.">mocks</a> <a href="/hebrew/3887.htm" title="3887: yā·lîṣ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to make mouths at, i.e. To scoff; hence to interpret, or intercede.">the mockers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·ten- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">but gives</a> <a href="/hebrew/2580.htm" title="2580: ḥên (N-ms) -- Favor, grace. From chanan; graciousness, i.e. Subjective or objective.">grace</a> <a href="/hebrew/6041.htm" title="6041: wə·la·ʿă·nī·yīm (Conj-w, Prep-l:: Adj-mp) -- Poor, afflicted, humble. From anah; depressed, in mind or circumstances.">to the humble.</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-6.htm">Psalm 138:6</a></span><br />Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></span><br />For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Luke 1:52</a></span><br />He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a></span><br />For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a></span><br />I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/22-29.htm">Job 22:29</a></span><br />When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a></span><br />Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a></span><br />Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a></span><br />Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a></span><br />Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-28.htm">1 Corinthians 1:28-29</a></span><br />He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Surely he scorns the scorners: but he gives grace to the lowly.</p><p class="hdg">he scorneth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></b></br> For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name <i>is</i> Holy; I dwell in the high and holy <i>place</i>, with him also <i>that is</i> of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></b></br> But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></b></br> Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all <i>of you</i> be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/149-4.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Concerneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-4.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-22.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/psalms/149-4.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/psalms/119-141.htm">Lowly</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-22.htm">Mockers</a> <a href="/psalms/74-22.htm">Mocks</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-22.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/140-8.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-22.htm">Scoffers</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-10.htm">Scoffeth</a> <a href="/psalms/74-18.htm">Scoffs</a> <a href="/psalms/123-4.htm">Scorn</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-22.htm">Scorners</a> <a href="/job/39-18.htm">Scorneth</a> <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Scornful</a> <a href="/psalms/147-19.htm">Shows</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-26.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-17.htm">Surely</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/14-21.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-10.htm">Concerneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-35.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-6.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-9.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-3.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-2.htm">Lowly</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-19.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-29.htm">Mockers</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm">Mocks</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-17.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-17.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-29.htm">Scoffers</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-10.htm">Scoffeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-9.htm">Scoffs</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-3.htm">Scorn</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-29.htm">Scorners</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-28.htm">Scorneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-8.htm">Scornful</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-17.htm">Shows</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-23.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-9.htm">Surely</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">various exhortations</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">The gain of wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/3-27.htm">Exhortation to goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">the different state of the wicked and upright</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He mocks the mockers</b><br>This phrase highlights the principle of divine justice, where God opposes those who are arrogant and scornful. The term "mockers" refers to individuals who are prideful and dismissive of God's wisdom and authority. In biblical context, mockers are often associated with those who reject God's law and live in rebellion against Him. This concept is echoed in <a href="/psalms/1.htm">Psalm 1:1</a>, where the "seat of mockers" is contrasted with the path of the righteous. The idea of God mocking the mockers can be seen as a form of poetic justice, where the scorn they show towards others and God is turned back upon them. This reflects the broader biblical theme that God resists the proud, as seen in <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a> and <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a>, emphasizing that pride leads to downfall.<p><b>but gives grace to the humble</b><br>This part of the verse underscores the biblical principle that humility is a virtue that attracts God's favor. The "humble" are those who recognize their need for God and submit to His will. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, humility was often seen as weakness, but the Bible consistently presents it as a strength and a pathway to receiving God's grace. This is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, as seen in <a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a>, where the meek are promised the inheritance of the earth, and in <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-11</a>, where Jesus Christ is presented as the ultimate example of humility. The promise of grace to the humble is a reassurance of God's kindness and mercy, offering hope and encouragement to those who choose to live in submission to Him. This grace is not earned but is a gift, aligning with the New Testament teachings on salvation by grace through faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mockers.htm">The Mockers</a></b><br>Individuals who are arrogant, scornful, and dismissive of wisdom and instruction. In the context of Proverbs, they are often contrasted with the wise and the humble.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_humble.htm">The Humble</a></b><br>Those who are modest, teachable, and open to receiving wisdom and correction. They are often depicted as recipients of God's favor and grace.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the king of Israel known for his wisdom. His writings often contrast the paths of wisdom and folly.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a></b><br>The ultimate source of wisdom and grace, who actively opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_proverbs.htm">The Book of Proverbs</a></b><br>A collection of wise sayings and teachings attributed to Solomon, focusing on practical living and the fear of the Lord as the foundation of wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a></b><br>Pride leads to mockery and scorn, setting oneself against God. Recognize the subtle ways pride can manifest in your life and seek to root it out.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_humility.htm">The Blessing of Humility</a></b><br>Humility opens the door to God's grace. Cultivate a humble heart by acknowledging your need for God and being open to correction and growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_active_role.htm">God's Active Role</a></b><br>Understand that God actively opposes the proud. This is not passive; it is a deliberate stance against those who elevate themselves above others and God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_as_a_gift.htm">Grace as a Gift</a></b><br>Grace is not earned but given. Position yourself to receive it by living a life marked by humility and reverence for God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_humility.htm">Practical Humility</a></b><br>Practice humility in daily interactions by listening more than speaking, valuing others above yourself, and being willing to admit mistakes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_lgbtq_love.htm">What is the true meaning of human glory?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'god_gives_grace_to_humble'.htm">What does "God gives grace to the humble" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_beliefs_define_eastern_religions.htm">What beliefs define Eastern religions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_god's_favor_mean.htm">What does God's favor mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) <span class= "bld">Surely he scorneth the scorners.--</span>Rather, <span class= "ital">If, </span>or, <span class= "ital">Although he scorns the scorners, yet to the lowly he giveth grace. </span>Another form of the teaching of <a href="/context/proverbs/1-24.htm" title="Because I have called, and you refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;">Proverbs 1:24-33</a>. If man rejects God's offers of mercy, they will in time be withdrawn from him. And so, as man deals with God, will God at last deal with him. (Comp. <a href="/context/leviticus/26-23.htm" title="And if you will not be reformed by me by these things, but will walk contrary to me;">Leviticus 26:23-24</a>; <a href="/context/psalms/18-25.htm" title="With the merciful you will show yourself merciful; with an upright man you will show yourself upright;">Psalm 18:25-26</a>; <a href="/context/psalms/81-11.htm" title="But my people would not listen to my voice; and Israel would none of me.">Psalm 81:11-12</a>; <a href="/context/romans/1-24.htm" title="Why God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves:">Romans 1:24-26</a>.) The verse is quoted in <a href="/james/4-6.htm" title="But he gives more grace. Why he said, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.">James 4:6</a> and <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm" title="Likewise, you younger, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.">1Peter 5:5</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Surely he scorneth the scorners;</span> literally, <span class="accented">if with regard to the scorners he scorneth</span> (<span class="accented">im lalletsim hu yalits</span>); <span class="accented">i.e.</span> he repays scorn with scorn; or, as Rabbi Salomon, "He renders to them so that they fall in their own derision (<span class="accented">reddit ipsis ut in sua derisione corruant</span>)." He renders their schemes abortive. He resists them. <span class="accented">The scorners</span> (<span class="accented">letsim</span>) are those who treat with scoffing regard the precepts and truths of God; the arrogant, proud, insolent, here placed in contrast with "the lowly." Vulgate, <span class="accented">derisores</span>; LXX., <span class="greek">ὐπερήφανοι</span>, "the overbearing." The <span class="hebrew">לְ</span> for (<span class="accented">l'ha</span>), prefixed to <span class="accented">letsim</span>, signifies "with regard to," as in <a href="/job/32-4.htm">Job 32:4</a> (cf. <a href="/psalms/16-3.htm">Psalm 16:3</a>, "With regard to the saints (<span class="accented">lik'ddshim</span>), in them only I delight"). <span class="cmt_word">But he giveth grace unto the lowly</span>; or, <span class="accented">on the</span> <span class="accented">other hand</span>, the <span class="hebrew">לְה</span> prefixed to <span class="accented">laanayim</span>, "to the lowly," having that antithetical force here as in <a href="/job/8-20.htm">Job 8:20</a>. <span class="accented">The lowly</span> (<span class="accented">anayyim</span>); Vulgate, <span class="accented">mansueti</span>; LXX., <span class="greek">ταπωῖνοι</span>; properly, "the afflicted," with added notion of submission and lowly demeanour, and hence the meek, gentle - the gentle towards man, and the abased and lowly before God. St. James (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>) quotes the LXX. of this passage, "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble." With the exception of substituting <span class="greek">Κύριος</span> for <span class="greek">Θεός</span> (cf. <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a>), our Lord's parable of the Pharisee and publican illustrates the teaching of this verse (<a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9-14</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/3-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He</span><br /><span class="heb">הֽוּא־</span> <span class="translit">(hū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mocks</span><br /><span class="heb">לַלֵּצִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(lal·lê·ṣîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3887.htm">Strong's 3887: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who mock,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָלִ֑יץ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·lîṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3887.htm">Strong's 3887: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but gives</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(yit·ten-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">grace</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2580.htm">Strong's 2580: </a> </span><span class="str2">Graciousness, subjective, objective</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the humble.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝לַעֲנָוִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·la·‘ă·nā·wîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6041.htm">Strong's 6041: </a> </span><span class="str2">Poor, afflicted, humble</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 3:34 Surely he mocks the mockers but he (Prov. 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