Proverbs 3:34
Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
In Context
33The LORD’s curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous.
35The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.
Cross References
Psalms 138:6For though the LORD is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but he knows the proud from afar.
Proverbs 9:7One who corrects a mocker invites insult. One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
Proverbs 19:29Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
Isaiah 57:15For the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, says: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
1 Peter 5:5Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, 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 →