Proverbs 3:35
The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
In Context
34He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted.
Cross References
Psalms 73:24Your wisdom will be my guide, and later you will put me in a place of honour.
Proverbs 4:8Put her in a high place, and you will be lifted up by her; she will give you honour, when you give her your love.
Proverbs 13:8A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.
Daniel 12:2And a number of those who are sleeping in the dust of the earth will come out of their sleep, some to eternal life and some to eternal shame.
Luke 14:9And then the giver of the feast will come to you and say, Give your place to this man; and you, with shame, will have to take the lowest seat.
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 →