Proverbs 3:34
He shall scorn the scorners, and to the meek he will give grace.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner, 1752)
In The King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
In Context
33Want is from the Lord in the house of the wicked: but the habitations of the just shall be blessed.
35The wise shall possess glory: the promotion of fools is disgrace.
Cross References
Psalms 138:6Thy knowledge is become wonderful to me: it is high, and I cannot reach to it.
Proverbs 9:7He that teacheth a scorner, doth an injury to himself; and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himself a blot.
Proverbs 19:29Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools.
Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the High and the Eminent that inhabiteth eternity: and his name is Holy, who dwelleth in the high and holy place, and with a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
1 Peter 5:5In like manner, ye young men, be subject to the ancients. And do you all insinuate humility one to another: for God resisteth the proud, but to the humble he giveth grace.
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 →