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Proverbs 3:34

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34

Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.

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Verse 34. Scorners. Lit. “he will delude the scorners.” Bible.—He will treat them as they would treat others. Psalms 17:27. Calmet.—Septuagint “the Lord resisteth the proud,” and so forth So the apostles quote this passage. 1 Peter 5:5. Jam. 4:6. Bible.

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