Proverbs 3:34

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The LORD sneers at those who sneer at him, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.

Cross References

James 4:6

In fact, God treats us with even greater kindness, just as the Scriptures say, “God opposes everyone who is proud, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.”

1 Peter 5:5

All you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble towards everyone else. The Scriptures say, “God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble.”

Proverbs 9:12

Good sense is good for you, but if you boast, you hurt yourself.

Psalm 138:6

Though you are above us all, you care for humble people, and you keep a close watch on everyone who is proud.

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives for ever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.

Proverbs 21:24

If you are proud and conceited, everyone will say, “You're a snob!”

Proverbs 19:29

Every stupid fool is just waiting to be punished.

Psalm 18:26

With all who are sincere, you are sincere, but you treat the unfaithful as their deeds deserve.

Proverbs 14:9

Fools don't care if they are wrong, but God is pleased when people do right.

Proverbs 16:19

You are better off being humble and poor than getting rich from what you take by force.

Proverbs 1:26

“So when you are struck by some terrible disaster,