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God's Mirrored Response
Commentators explain that this verse reveals a principle of divine reciprocity: God's posture toward people mirrors their posture toward Him. He actively scorns or resists the proud and arrogant who mock Him and His ways. In contrast, He generously gives grace and favor to the humble.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 3:27–35
18th Century
Theologian
A marked change in style. The continuous exhortation is replaced by a series of maxims.
From them to whom it is due – litera…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 3:34
19th Century
Bishop
Surely he scorneth the scorners.— Rather, If, or, Although he scorns the scorners, yet to the lowly he gives…
John Gill
On Proverbs 3:34
17th Century
Pastor
Surely he scorneth the scorners That make a mock at sin, a jest of religion, that scoff at the doctrines of the Gospel an…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 3:27–35
17th Century
Minister
Our duty is to observe the precepts of Christ and to copy his example. We are to do justice, to love mercy, and to beware of covetousness. We are a…