Proverbs 3:34
Old Testament • 6 words with Strong's data
"Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly."
Word-by-Word Analysis
מוּת
mûwth
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
שָׂחַק
sâchaq
to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
לוּץ
lûwts
properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
נָתַן
nâthan
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
חֵן
chên
graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
Key Terms in This Verse
שָׂחַק sâchaq
to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
Study H7832 →לוּץ lûwts
properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
Study H3887 →נָתַן nâthan
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
Study H5414 →חֵן chên
graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
Study H2580 →Cross References
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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.
Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
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 t...
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
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