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Proverbs 3:34

He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted.

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Proverbs 3:34 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.

WEB World English Bible

Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.

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31 Have no envy of the violent man, or take any of his ways as an example.

32 For the wrong-hearted man is hated by the Lord, but he is a friend to the upright.

33 The curse of the Lord is on the house of the evil-doer, but his blessing is on the tent of the upright.

34 He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted.

35 The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.

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