34 He mocks(A) proud mockers(B)
    but shows favor to the humble(C) and oppressed.

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34 Though (A)He scoffs at the scoffers,
Yet (B)He gives grace to the needy.

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34 The Lord mocks the mockers
    but is gracious to the humble.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 3:34 Greek version reads The Lord opposes the proud / but gives grace to the humble. Compare Jas 4:6; 1 Pet 5:5.

34 (A)Surely He scorns the scornful,
But gives grace to the humble.

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