Proverbs 3:35

New English Translation

The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.

Cross References

Psalm 132:18

I will humiliate his enemies, and his crown will shine.

Psalm 73:24

You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.

Proverbs 12:8

A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.

Proverbs 13:5

The righteous person hates anything false, but the wicked person acts in shameful disgrace.

Proverbs 13:8

The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, but the poor person hears no threat.

Proverbs 4:8

Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

Proverbs 8:5

You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!

Luke 14:9

So the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this man your place.’ Then, ashamed, you will begin to move to the least important place.

1 Samuel 2:30

Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘I really did say that your house and your ancestor’s house would serve me forever.’ But now the Lord says, ‘May it never be! For I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be cursed!