Proverbs 3:34
Surely He scorneth the scorners; 1 but He giveth chen (grace, favor) unto the anayim (lowly, humble ones). 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
In Context
35The chachamim shall inherit kavod, 1 but shame shall be the promotion of kesilim (fools).
Cross References
Psalms 138:6Though Hashem be on high, 1 yet He looks upon the lowly; 1 but the proud He knoweth from afar. 1
Proverbs 9:7He that reproveth a letz (mocker) getteth to himself shame, 1 and he that is a mochiach (reprover) of a wicked man getteth himself a blot stain. 1
Proverbs 19:29Shefatim (penalties, judgments) are prepared for scoffers, 1 and for kesilim, beatings for the back.
Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the High and Exalted, 1 Shokhen Ad (the One Who abideth forever, i.e., Who inhabits eternity), Kadosh Shmo: 1 I dwell in marom v'kadosh (the high and holy place), 1 with him also that is of a contrite and lowly ruach, 1 to revive the ruach of the shefalim (humble, lowly ones) 1 and to revive the lev nidka'im (contrite of heart). 1
1 Peter 5:5Likewise, bochrim (young men), be submissive to the Zekenim (Elders) and clothe yourselves in the kaftan of anavah (humility) toward one another, because IM LALETZIM HU YALITZ V'LA'ANAYIM YITEN CHEN + 5:5 Prov 3:34 (Indeed Hashem scorns the scorners, 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 →