34Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
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But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 27-35)True wisdom consists in the due discharge of our duty towards man, as well as towards God, in honesty as well as piety, and therefore we have here divers excellent precepts of wisdom which relate to our neighbour. I. We must render to all their due, both in justice and charity, and not delay to do it ( Prov. 3:27 , 28 ): “ Withhold not good from those to whom it is due (either for want of love to…
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