Proverbs 3:35

The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 3:35

BSB
The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.
AKJV
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
CPDV
The wise will possess glory. The exaltation of the foolish is disgraceful.
ERV
The wise shall inherit glory; but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
NHEB
The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.
SMT
The wise shall inherit glory, and the foolish exalt dishonor.

Commentary for Proverbs 3:35

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 3:35
Summary
Wisdom brings honor, folly brings shame
Event
Contrasting outcomes of wisdom and folly
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom