Proverbs 3:35
Wise people inherit honor, 1 but fools will be lifted up in their shame.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
In Context
34He mocks mockers, 1 but he gives his favor to humble people. 1
Cross References
Psalms 73:24You will guide me with your advice 1 and afterward receive me to glory. 1
Proverbs 4:8Cherish wisdom and she will exalt you; 1 she will honor you when you embrace her. 1
Proverbs 13:8The ransom of a rich man's life is his wealth, 1 but a poor person does not hear a threat. 1
Daniel 12:2Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth will rise up, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
Luke 14:9When the person who invited both of you arrives, he will say to you, 'Give this other person your place,' and then in shame you will proceed 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 →