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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 3, Verse 34

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The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
American Standard Version
Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
New English Translation
With arrogant scoffers he is scornful, yet he shows favor to the humble.
World English Bible
Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.
35
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
1
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
2
For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
3
For I was my father's son, tender and only [beloved] in the sight of my mother.
4
He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
5
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget [it] not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
6
Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
7
Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
8
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
9
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.