Proverbs 3:35
The wise will receive honor, but fools are held up in disgrace.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
In Context
34He mocks those who mock, but he is kind to the humble.
Cross References
Psalms 73:24You tell me what to do; and ultimately you will welcome me in glory.
Proverbs 4:8Treasure wisdom, and she will praise you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
Proverbs 13:8The rich can pay a ransom to save their lives, but the poor aren't troubled in this way.
Daniel 12:2Millions sleeping in the ground in death will awake, some to eternal life, and some to eternal shame and disgrace.
Luke 14:9“Your host who invited you both will come and tell you, ‘Give this man your place.’ Then in embarrassment you'll have to move to whatever place is left.
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 →