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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 3, Verse 35

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Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
King James Version
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
American Standard Version
The wise shall inherit glory; But shame shall be the promotion of fools.
New English Translation
The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.
World English Bible
The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.
1
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
2
For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
3
For I was my father's son, tender and only [beloved] in the sight of my mother.
4
He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
5
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget [it] not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
6
Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
7
Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
8
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
9
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
10
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.