Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 3:34 in English Standard Version "Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor." Ps 1:1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; Ps 138:6 For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he knows from afar. Jas 4:6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 1Pe 5:5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”