King James Version
Proverbs 21:24 in the King James Version says “Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. in proud: Heb. in the wrath of pride” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 21 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. in proud: Heb. in the wrath of pride”
Proverbs 21:24 · KJV
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. in proud: Heb. in the wrath of pride
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“scorner”
H3887properly, to make mouths at, i.e., to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
“is his name”
H8034an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
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