Proverbs 3:35
The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
In Context
34Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.
Cross References
Psalms 73:24You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Proverbs 4:8Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor when you embrace her.
Proverbs 13:8The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
Daniel 12:2Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
Luke 14:9and he who invited both of you would come and tell you, ‘Make room for this person.’ Then you would begin, with shame, 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 →