Proverbs 3:34
+ 3:34 See 1 Pet 5:5. The Lord resists the proud; but he gives grace to the humble.
LXX2012 (British)
In The King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
In Context
33The curse of God is in the houses of the ungodly; but the habitations of the just are blessed.
35The wise shall inherit glory; but the ungodly have exalted their own dishonour.
Cross References
Psalms 138:6The knowledge of you is too wonderful for me; it is very difficult, I can’t attain to it. 1
Proverbs 9:7He that reproves evil men shall get dishonour to himself; and he that rebukes an ungodly man shall disgrace himself.
Proverbs 19:29Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.
Isaiah 57:15Thus says the Most High, who dwells on high for ever, + 57:15 Or, Most Holy. Holy in the holies, is his name, the Most High resting in the holies, and giving patience to the faint-hearted, and giving life to the broken-hearted:
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 →