Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
He scorneth
He giveth
Bible References
He scorneth
Proverbs 9:7
Whoever corrects a mocker invites only insult, and whoever rebukes the wicked will himself become stained.
Proverbs 19:29
Condemnation is appropriate for mockers, just as beatings are for the backs of fools.
Proverbs 21:24
The names "Proud," "Arrogant," and "Mocker" fit whoever acts with presumptuous conceit.
Psalm 138:6
Though the LORD is highly exalted, yet he pays attention to those who are lowly regarded, but he is aware of the arrogant from afar.
He giveth
Isaiah 57:15
"For this is what the high and lofty One says, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "He lives in the height and in holiness, and also with the one who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
James 4:6
But he gives all the more grace. And so he says, "God opposes the arrogant but gives grace to the humble."
1 Peter 5:5
In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders. All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because: "God opposes the arrogant, but gives grace to the humble."