Proverbs 3:34
He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
In Context
33The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous.
35The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.
Cross References
Psalms 138:6Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.
Proverbs 9:7He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
Proverbs 19:29Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
Isaiah 57:15For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.
1 Peter 5:5Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility, being subject to one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to 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 →