34 He mocks those who mock
but gives grace to the humble.(A)

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

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19 Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble[a](A)
than to divide plunder with the proud.(B)

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  1. 16:19 Alt Hb tradition reads afflicted

19 Better to live humbly with the poor
    than to share plunder with the proud.

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19 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed
    than to share plunder with the proud.

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