Proverbs 3:34
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace to the lowly.
Webster Bible
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 blesseth 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 is high, yet hath he respect to the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
Proverbs 9:7He that reproveth a scorner, getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Proverbs 19:29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth 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, ye younger, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth 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 →