Other translations
American Standard Version
Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he will overthrow mockers, and he will hover over the wise.
Darby Bible Translation
He indeed scorneth the scorners; but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
He shall scorn the scorners, and to the meek he will give grace.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
Surely he scorneth the scorners, but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
God's Word
When he mocks the mockers, he is gracious to humble people.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
He mocks those who mock, but gives grace to the humble.
International Standard Version
Though God scoffs at scoffers, he gives grace to the humble.
NET Bible
Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble.
New American Standard Bible
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.
New International Version
He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.
New Living Translation
The LORD mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble.
Webster's Bible Translation
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace to the lowly.
The World English Bible
Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.
EasyEnglish Bible
The Lord laughs at proud people who laugh at other people. But he is kind to humble people.
Young‘s Literal Translation
If the scorners He doth scorn, Yet to the humble He doth give grace.
New Life Version
God makes fun of those who make fun of the truth but gives loving-favor to those who have no pride.
The Voice Bible
God treats the arrogant as they treat others, mocking the mockers, scorning the scornful, but He pours out His grace on the humble.
Living Bible
The Lord mocks at mockers, but helps the humble.
New Catholic Bible
He shows only disdain to those who are scornful, but he showers his kindness on the humble.
Legacy Standard Bible
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the humble.
Jubilee Bible 2000
Surely he scorns the scorners; but he gives grace unto the humble.
Christian Standard Bible
He mocks those who mock but gives grace to the humble.
Amplified Bible © 1954
Though He scoffs at the scoffers and scorns the scorners, yet He gives His undeserved favor to the low [in rank], the humble, and the afflicted.
New Century Version
The Lord laughs at those who laugh at him, but he gives grace to those who are not proud.
The Message
God’s curse blights the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. He gives proud skeptics a cold shoulder, but if you’re down on your luck, he’s right there to help. Wise living gets rewarded with honor; stupid living gets the booby prize.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
Although he scorns the scornful, he gives grace to the humble.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favor.
Good News Translation®
He has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are humble.
Wycliffe Bible
He shall scorn [the] scorners; and he shall give grace to mild men. (He shall mock the mockers; but he shall give favour to the humble, or to the meek.)
Contemporary English Version
The Lord sneers at those who sneer at him, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favor.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favor.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Towards the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favour.
Common English Bible © 2011
He mocks mockers, but he shows favor to the humble.
Amplified Bible © 2015
Though He scoffs at the scoffers and scorns the scorners, Yet He gives His grace [His undeserved favor] to the humble [those who give up self-importance].
English Standard Version Anglicised
Towards the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favour.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Those who scoff, he scoffs at, but the lowly he favors.
New American Standard Bible
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the needy.
The Expanded Bible
The Lord ·laughs at [mocks] those who ·laugh at [mock] him, but he ·gives grace [shows favor] to ·those who are not proud [the humble].
Tree of Life Version
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, He gives grace to the humble.
Revised Standard Version
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favor.
New International Reader's Version
He makes fun of proud people who make fun of others. But he gives grace to those who are humble and treated badly.
BRG Bible
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Complete Jewish Bible
The scornful he scorns, but gives grace to the humble.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Towards the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favour.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
Surely He scorneth the scorners; but He giveth chen (grace, favor) unto the anayim (lowly, humble ones).
Names of God Bible
When he mocks the mockers, he is gracious to humble people.
Modern English Version
Surely He scorns the scornful, but He gives favor to the humble.
Easy-to-Read Version
He will humiliate those who make fun of others, but he is kind to those who are humble.
International Children’s Bible
The Lord laughs at those who laugh at him. But he is kind to those who are not proud.
Lexham English Bible
With those who scorn, he is scornful, but to those who are humble, he gives favor.
New International Version - UK
He mocks proud mockers but shows favour to the humble and oppressed.