Proverbs 3:34
Surely the Lord is opposed to the arrogant (LXX/NT), but he gives grace to the lowly.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
In Context
33The curse of LORD is in the house of a wicked man, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous.
35The wise shall inherit glory, but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Cross References
Psalms 138:6For though LORD is high, yet he has respect to the lowly. But he knows the haughty from afar.
Proverbs 9:7He who corrects a scoffer gets himself reviling. And he who reproves a wicked man [gets] himself a bruise.
Proverbs 19:29Judgments are prepared for scoffers, and stripes for the back of fools.
Isaiah 57:15For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, also with him who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart o
1 Peter 5:5Likewise younger men should be subordinate to the elder men. And all being subordinate to each other, clothe yourselves with humility, because God sets himself against the haughty, but gives grace to the lowly.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:28-35
Justice and Kindness Recommended; Caution against Envy. 27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. 30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 32 For the froward is abomination to the Lord :… Read the whole commentary →