Verse Comparison: Proverbs 3:34
American Standard Version
Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Amplified® Bible
Though He scoffs at the scoffers {and} scorns the scorners, yet He gives His undeserved favor to the low [in rank], the humble, {and} the afflicted.
Contemporary English Version
The LORD sneers at those who sneer at him, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.
Darby English Version
He indeed scorneth the scorners; but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Good News Bible
He has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are humble.
King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
New American Standard Bible
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.
New International Version
He mocks proud mockers
but gives grace to the humble.
New King James Version
Surely He scorns the scornful,
But gives grace to the humble.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.
Revised Standard Version
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favor.
Young's Literal Translation
If the scorners He doth scorn, Yet to the humble He doth give grace.
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