'Shame' in the Bible
The wise will inherit honor and glory,But dishonor and shame is conferred on fools.
He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely,But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame,But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind.
A righteous man hates lies,But a wicked man is loathsome, and he acts shamefully.
Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline,But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.
In the mouth of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back,But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.
A wise son makes a father glad,But a foolish man despises his mother.
A wise servant will rule over the [unworthy] son who acts shamefully and brings disgrace [to the family]And [the worthy servant] will share in the inheritance among the brothers.
When the wicked man comes [to the depth of evil], contempt [of all that is pure and good] also comes,And with inner baseness (dishonor) comes outer shame (scorn).
He who answers before he hears [the facts]—It is folly and shame to him.
He who assaults his father and chases away his motherIs a son who brings shame and disgrace.
Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you?
Or he who hears it will shame youAnd the rumor about you [and your action in court] will have no end.
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.