34 He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.
34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
34 Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
34 He gives proud skeptics a cold shoulder, but if you're down on your luck, he's right there to help.
34 Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.
34 The Lord mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble.
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.
13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
13 On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
13 You'll find wisdom on the lips of a person of insight, but the shortsighted needs a slap in the face.
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.
13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.
(Read Proverbs 10:13)
Those that foolishly go on in wicked ways, prepare rods for themselves.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 3:34
Commentary on Proverbs 3:27-35
(Read Proverbs 3:27-35)
Our business is to observe the precepts of Christ, and to copy his example; to do justice, to love mercy, and to beware of covetousness; to be ready for every good work, avoiding needless strife, and bearing evils, if possible, rather than seeking redress by law. It will be found there is little got by striving. Let us not envy prosperous oppressors; far be it from the disciples of Christ to choose any of their ways. These truths may be despised by the covetous and luxurious, but everlasting contempt will be the portion of such scorners, while Divine favour is shown to the humble believer.