Proverbs 3:35
The wise shall obtain honor, But fools shall bear off shame.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
In Context
34Surely the scorners he treadeth scornfully, But giveth favor to the lowly.
Cross References
Psalms 73:24Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, And at last receive me in glory.
Proverbs 4:8Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her;
Proverbs 13:8A man's wealth is the ransom of his life; But the poor man heareth no threatenings.
Daniel 12:2And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame, to everlasting contempt.
Luke 14:9and he who invited thee and him come and say to thee, Give place to this man; and then thou wilt begin with shame to take the lowest place.
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 →