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
Whoso reproveth a scornful person, getteth himself dishonour: and he that rebuketh the ungodly, staineth himself.
Proverbs 19:29
Punishments are ordained for the scornful, and stripes for fools' backs.
Proverbs 21:24
He that is proud and presumptuous, is called a scornful man, which in wrath dare work maliciously.
Psalm 138:6
For though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; as for the proud, he beholdeth them afar off.
He giveth
Isaiah 57:15
For thus sayeth the high and excellent, even he that dwelleth in everlastingness, whose name is the holy one: I dwell high above and in the sanctuary, and with him also, that is of a contrite and humble spirit: that I may heal a troubled mind, and a contrite heart.
James 4:6
but giveth more grace?
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger submit yourselves unto the elder. Submit yourselves every man, one to another. Knit yourselves together in lowliness of mind. For God resisteth the proud and giveth grace to the humble.