Proverbs 3:34
He mocks those who mock, but he is kind to the humble.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
In Context
33The houses of the wicked are cursed by the Lord, but he blesses the homes of those who live right.
35The wise will receive honor, but fools are held up in disgrace.
Cross References
Psalms 138:6Though the Lord is high above, he pays attention to the lowly; but he recognizes the proud a long way off.
Proverbs 9:7If you correct a mocker all you get are insults; if you argue with the wicked all you get is abuse.
Proverbs 19:29Punishment is ready for those who mock; flogging is ready for the backs of the stupid.
Isaiah 57:15This is what the one who is high above all says, he who lives in eternity, whose name is holy: I live in a high and holy place, together with those who repent and who act humbly, restoring their spirits and encouraging them.
1 Peter 5:5Young people, do what the elders tell you. Indeed all of you should serve one another in humility, because “God is against the proud, but favors the humble.”
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 →