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Berean Standard Bible

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

Proverbs 3:34

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Proverbs 3 gives a series of practical instructions about relationships and integrity. Here the writer explains how God responds to people's attitudes.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Ciertamente él escarnecerá á los escarnecedores, y á los humildes dará gracia.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El Señor se burla de los burladores, pero ayuda a los humildes.

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