Proverbs 3:34
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 3
“Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.”Proverbs 3:34
What Does Proverbs 3:34 Mean?
Proverbs 3:34 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 3, verse 34 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Humility.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 3:34 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 5:5“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.”James 4:6“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”Psalms 1:1“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”Psalms 138:6“Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.”Ephesians 4:2“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”Proverbs 11:2“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”Psalms 18:26“With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.”Proverbs 9:12“If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.”Isaiah 57:15“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”Proverbs 21:24“Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.”Nehemiah 4:4“Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:”Luke 18:14“I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”Proverbs 9:7“He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.”2 Peter 3:3“Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,”Proverbs 19:29“Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.”Proverbs 1:22“How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?”Isaiah 28:14“Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.”
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