Proverbs 3:34
If [it concern] the scornful he will himself render them a scorn; but unto the lowly doth he give grace.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
In Context
35The wise shall inherit glory; but fools shall obtain disgrace as their portion.
Cross References
Psalms 138:6For exalted is the Lord, yet doth he regard the lowly; but the proud he punisheth from afar.
Proverbs 9:7He that correcteth a scorner acquireth for himself abuse; and he that reproveth the wicked getteth himself a blemish.
Proverbs 19:29Punishments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Isaiah 57:15For thus hath said the high and lofty One, who inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy, In the high and holy place do I dwell, yet also with the contrite and humble of spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
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 →