King James Bible
KJVSurely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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. |