Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 3:34

He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.Or grace

The Message

He gives proud skeptics a cold shoulder, but if you're down on your luck, he's right there to help.

New King James Version

Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.

New Living Translation

The LORD mocks at mockers, but he shows favor to the humble.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 3:27-35

(Read Proverbs 3:27-35)

　　Our business is to observe the precepts of Christ, and to copy his example; to do justice, to love mercy, and to beware of covetousness; to be ready for every good work, avoiding needless strife, and bearing evils, if possible, rather than seeking redress by law. It will be found there is little got by striving. Let us not envy prosperous oppressors; far be it from the disciples of Christ to choose any of their ways. These truths may be despised by the covetous and luxurious, but everlasting contempt will be the portion of such scorners, while Divine favour is shown to the humble believer.

　　

Proverbs 3:34 In-Context

32 For the Lord detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence.

　　33 The Lord's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.

　　34 He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.

　　35 The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame.