Proverbs 3:34
He mocks mockers, 1 but he gives his favor to humble people. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
In Context
35Wise people inherit honor, 1 but fools will be lifted up in their shame.
Cross References
Psalms 138:6For though Yahweh is high, yet he cares for the lowly, 1 but the proud he knows from far off. 1
Proverbs 9:7Whoever disciplines a mocker receives abuse, 1 and whoever rebukes a wicked person receives insults. 1
Proverbs 19:29Condemnation is ready for mockers 1 and flogging for the backs of fools.
Isaiah 57:15For this is what the high and elevated One says, who lives eternally, whose name is holy, 1 “I live in the exalted and holy place, with him also that is of a crushed and humble spirit, 1 to revive the spirit of the humble ones, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. 1
1 Peter 5:5In the same way, you younger men, submit to the older men. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility and serve one another. For God resists the proud, but he 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 →