Proverbs 3:34
He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.
In context
31 Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways. 32 For the Lord detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence. 33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. 34 He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed. 35 The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 3:34 in the KJV
Surely he scorneth the scorners: But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 3:34 in the ESV
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.