Proverbs 3:33

Proverbs 3:34-1964 bbe — He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted. The wise will have glory for their herita…

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

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

— Proverbs 3:34-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. ”
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“With arrogant scoffers he is scornful, yet he shows favor to the humble. The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.”
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KJVA
“Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. ”
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Proverbs 3 — Context

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

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

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

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

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

Proverbs 3:34-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 3:34-1964 say?

Proverbs 3:34-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted. The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.”

Where is Proverbs 3:34-1964 in the Bible?

Proverbs 3:34-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 3, verses 34–1964.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 3:34-1964.

What translation should I read Proverbs 3:34-1964 in?

Proverbs 3:34-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 3:34-1964?

Proverbs 3:34-1964 reads (BBE): “He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted. The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 3:34-1964 bbe — He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted. The wise will have glory for their herita…

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