Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 3:34

"Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly." — Proverbs 3:34 (ASV)

Surely he scorneth the scorners.— Rather, If, or, Although he scorns the scorners, yet to the lowly he gives grace. Another form of the teaching of Proverbs 1:24-33. If man rejects God’s offers of mercy, they will in time be withdrawn from him. And so, as man deals with God, will God at last deal with him. (Psalms 18:25–26; Psalms 81:11–12; Romans 1:24–26.) The verse is quoted in James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5.