Proverbs 3:35
Proverbs 3:35 in Multiple Translations
The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
The wise shall inherit glory; But shame shall be the promotion of fools.
The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.
The wise will receive honor, but fools are held up in disgrace.
The wise shall inherite glorie: but fooles dishonour, though they be exalted.
Honour do the wise inherit, And fools are bearing away shame!
The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
The wise shall possess glory: the promotion of fools is disgrace.
Wise people will be honored {people will honor wise people}, but foolish people will be dishonored/disgraced.
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Proverbs 3:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּ֭בוֹד
חֲכָמִ֣ים
יִנְחָ֑לוּ
וּ֝/כְסִילִ֗ים
מֵרִ֥ים
קָלֽוֹן
כָּ֭בוֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs
חֲכָמִ֣ים
châkâm
H2450
wise
Adj
יִנְחָ֑לוּ
nâchal
H5157
to inherit
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וּ֝/כְסִילִ֗ים
kᵉçîyl
H3684
fool
Conj | N-mp
מֵרִ֥ים
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-Hiphil
קָלֽוֹן
qâlôwn
H7036
dishonor
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 3:35
כָּ֭בוֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
חֲכָמִ֣ים
châkâm
H2450
"wise"
Adj
This word means wise or skilled, describing someone intelligent or crafty, like a cunning man or a prudent leader.
Definition: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man). See also: Genesis 41:8; Proverbs 16:14; Psalms 49:11.
יִנְחָ֑לוּ
nâchal
H5157
"to inherit"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to inherit or to take possession of something, as seen in the story of the Israelites inheriting the Promised Land in Joshua 1:6. It can also mean to distribute or divide something among people, like the division of the land in Joshua 13-19. The word is used in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to get as a possession, acquire, inherit, possess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take possession, inherit 1a2) to have or get as a possession or property (fig.) 1a3) to divide the land for a possession 1a4) to acquire (testimonies) (fig.) 1b) (Piel) to divide for a possession 1c) (Hithpael) to possess oneself of 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to give as a possession 1d2) to cause to inherit, give as an inheritance 1e) (Hophal) to be allotted, be made to possess
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: divide, have (inheritance), take as a heritage, (cause to, give to, make to) inherit, (distribute for, divide (for, for an, by), give for, have, leave for, take (for)) inheritance, (have in, cause to, be made to) possess(-ion). See also: Exodus 23:30; Joshua 17:6; Psalms 69:37.
וּ֝/כְסִילִ֗ים
kᵉçîyl
H3684
"fool"
Conj | N-mp
This Hebrew word describes a fool or someone who is stupid and silly. It is often used to describe people who reject God's wisdom. The Bible uses this word to warn against foolish behavior.
Definition: fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: fool(-ish). See also: Psalms 49:11; Proverbs 19:13; Psalms 92:7.
מֵרִ֥ים
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-Hiphil
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
קָלֽוֹן
qâlôwn
H7036
"dishonor"
N-ms
This word refers to feelings of shame or dishonor, like when someone does something wrong. It is used in Proverbs to describe the shame of foolish behavior. The Bible teaches that God can restore honor to those who repent.
Definition: 1) shame, disgrace, dishonour, ignominy 1a) ignominy (of nation) 1b) dishonour, disgrace (personal)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: confusion, dishonour, ignominy, reproach, shame. See also: Job 10:15; Proverbs 18:3; Psalms 83:17.
Study Notes — Proverbs 3:35
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 3:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 3:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 3:35
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 3:35
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 3:35
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 3:35
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 3:35
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 3:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 3:35
- Sermons on Proverbs 3:35
Context — The Blessings of Wisdom
33The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous.
34He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
35The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 132:18 | I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown upon him will gleam.” |
| 2 | Isaiah 65:13–15 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame. My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit. You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name. |
| 3 | Psalms 73:24 | You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory. |
| 4 | Daniel 12:2–3 | And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 2:30 | Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained. |
| 6 | Proverbs 13:8 | Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat. |
| 7 | Proverbs 4:8 | Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you. |
Proverbs 3:35 Summary
[This verse means that people who are wise and make good choices will be respected and honored by God and others, but those who are foolish and make bad choices will be ashamed. This is because wisdom and foolishness have real consequences, as seen in Proverbs 10:9 and Psalm 37:37. By seeking wisdom and living according to God's Word, we can inherit honor and live a life that is pleasing to Him, as encouraged in Proverbs 4:7 and Jeremiah 9:23-24.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to inherit honor in Proverbs 3:35?
Inheriting honor means receiving recognition and respect from God and others as a result of living a wise and righteous life, as seen in Proverbs 22:1 and Psalm 84:11.
How do fools bring shame upon themselves?
Fools bring shame upon themselves by rejecting wisdom and living in disobedience to God's commands, as warned in Proverbs 10:5 and Jeremiah 3:25.
Is it possible for a fool to become wise and inherit honor?
Yes, it is possible for a fool to become wise and inherit honor by humbling themselves, seeking wisdom, and living according to God's Word, as encouraged in Proverbs 1:7 and James 1:5.
What is the relationship between humility and inheriting honor?
Humility is a key factor in inheriting honor, as seen in Proverbs 3:34, where God gives grace to the humble, and in Proverbs 18:12, where humility comes before honor.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am seeking honor and recognition from others, and how can I shift my focus to seeking wisdom and honor from God?
- In what ways am I currently living as a fool, and what changes can I make to live a wiser, more righteous life?
- How can I balance the desire for honor and recognition with the need for humility and a servant-hearted attitude, as seen in Matthew 20:26-28?
- What are some practical ways I can seek wisdom and live according to God's commands, as encouraged in Proverbs 2:1-6 and Deuteronomy 17:19-20?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 3:35
The wise shall inherit glory,.... The wise are the same with the just and lowly before mentioned, to whom God gives grace, and to these he gives glory.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 3:35
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 3:35
Shall inherit glory; shall enjoy it not only for a season, as wicked men ofttimes do, but as an inheritance, constantly, and to perpetuity. Shame shall be the promotion of fools; instead of that glory which they greedily seek, they shall meet with nothing but ignominy. Or, as it is in the margin, shame exalteth or lifteth up fools, i.e. it makes them manifest and notorious, as this very word is used . Or, as the words lie in the Hebrew text fools take or carry away (as this word is here rendered by divers both ancient and modern translators, and as it is used ,15, and oft elsewhere) shame, to wit, as his proper portion or inheritance; which is here very fitly opposed to the portion or inheritance of the just. And although the verb be singular, yet it agrees well enough with the noun plural, because this is taken distributively, such constructions being very usual in the Hebrew text.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 3:35
Proverbs 3:35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.Ver. 35. The wise shall inherit glory.] Not have it only, but inherit it - Hoc est, proprio, perfecto et perpetuo iure possidebunt, as Pellican; they shall have it as their proper, perfect, and perpetual right. But shame shall be the promotion of fools.] A fair promotion they come to, but good enough for them, unless they were better. If they attain to high places and preferments, these prove but as high gibbets to bring them to more disgrace in this world, and torment in the next. Some there be that read the text thus: "But shame taketh away the foolish"; that is, it carrieth both them and their hope away in a pinch of time, or twinkling of the eye, as it were.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 3:35
(35) Shame shall be the promotion ‘of fools.—That is, dull, stupid people, who despise God’s threatenings (Proverbs 1:32), are distinguished from others by what is a disgrace to them (Philippians 3:19), and so are noticeable only as examples to be shunned by others. (See Note on Proverbs 14:29.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 3:35
Verse 35. The wise] The person who follows the dictates of wisdom, as mentioned above, shall inherit glory; because, being one of the heavenly family, a child of God, he has thereby heaven for his inheritance; but fools, such as those mentioned Proverbs 1:7 and Proverbs 2:12; Proverbs 2:22, shall have ignominy for their exaltation. Many such fools as Solomon speaks of are exalted to the gibbet and gallows. The way to prevent this and the like evils, is to attend to the voice of wisdom.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 3:35
35. the promotion] There is force and irony in this rendering, which is retained in R.V. text, whereas the alternative of R.V. margin, fools carry away shame, though it may be thought to preserve the parallelism better, is insipid. Their glory is even now (Philippians 3:19), and in the day when all things become real shall be seen to be, their shame.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 3:35
34, 35. Surely he scorneth the scorners — Stuart connects these two verses together, and renders thus: “When he mocketh the scorners and giveth grace to the humble, the wise shall inherit glory, but
Sermons on Proverbs 3:35
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Pride and Shame or Humility and Wisdom by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of walking in humility rather than pride to receive God's grace and wisdom. Those who walk in pride end up with shame, as seen in the wicked |
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The Last Days as Seen by the Prophets by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of coming out of a certain entity, referred to as "her." He mentions the historical context of the United States' involvement |
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When the Wicked Shall Have Filled Up the Measure of Their Sin, Wrath Will Come Upon Them to the Uttermost by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the consequences of continuing in sin and filling up the measure of one's sins, leading to the ultimate wrath of God coming upon them to the uttermo |
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His Servants Shall Serve Him by Robert Hawker | Robert Hawker preaches about the blessedness of being servants of Christ, who are distinguished from the world by serving Him. God's servants partake in the spiritual feast of Jesu |
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Spiritual Rest and Fullness by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of seeking God wholeheartedly to experience spiritual rest and fullness. He contrasts the abundance found in God's presence with the empti |
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Life Is Not a Lottery by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares his personal experience of going through a time of shaking and testing in his faith. He recounts a moment during a sermon in Los Angeles where h |
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Funeral Service / Mike Morrow by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of guarding the gift of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He highlights that the gospel is the most precious and powerful thing entr |