Proverbs 3:34
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 3:34 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 3:34 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 3:34 — KJV
“Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.”
— Proverbs 3:34 (KJV)
Proverbs 3:34 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 3:34
“Again, thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Whosoever he be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn in Israel, that giveth any of his seed unto Molech; he shall surely be put to death: the people of the land shall stone him with stones.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:34: surely, giveth
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:34: giveth, grace
“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:34: giveth, grace
“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:34: surely, giveth
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