Proverbs 3:34
Surely he scorns the scorners: but he gives grace unto the lowly.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
In Context
33The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesses the habitation of the just.
35The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Cross References
Psalms 138:6Though the LORD be high, yet has he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knows far off.
Proverbs 9:7He that reproves a scorner gets to himself shame: and he that rebukes a wicked man gets himself a blot.
Proverbs 19:29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Isaiah 57:15For thus says the high and lofty One that inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
1 Peter 5:5Likewise, all of you younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and 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 →