King James Bible
KJVSurely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 3:34
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 3:34 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He shall scorn the scorners, and to the meek he will give grace. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He indeed scorneth the scorners; but he giveth grace unto the lowly. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Surely he scorneth the scorners, but he giveth grace unto the lowly. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace to the lowly. | |
World English BibleWEB | Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | If the scorners He doth scorn, Yet to the humble He doth give grace. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Surely he scorns the scorners: but he gives grace to the lowly. |
American Standard Version
ASVSurely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe shall scorn the scorners, and to the meek he will give grace.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe indeed scorneth the scorners; but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
English Revised Version
ERVSurely he scorneth the scorners, but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTSurely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace to the lowly.
World English Bible
WEBSurely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTIf the scorners He doth scorn, Yet to the humble He doth give grace.
American King James Version
AKJVSurely he scorns the scorners: but he gives grace to the lowly.
King James Bible
KJVSurely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
American Standard Version
ASVSurely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe shall scorn the scorners, and to the meek he will give grace.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe indeed scorneth the scorners; but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
English Revised Version
ERVSurely he scorneth the scorners, but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTSurely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace to the lowly.
World English Bible
WEBSurely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTIf the scorners He doth scorn, Yet to the humble He doth give grace.
American King James Version
AKJVSurely he scorns the scorners: but he gives grace to the lowly.