³⁴ Surely he mocks the mockers, But he gives grace to the humble.

⁶ But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

⁵ Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

⁶ For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly; But the proud, he knows from afar.

¹² If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.

¹⁵ For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

²⁴ The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; He works in the arrogance of pride.

⁷ He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.

⁸ Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.

²⁹ Penalties are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.