Commentary on Today's Verse

　　Commentary on Proverbs 3:27-35

　　(Read Proverbs 3:27-35)

　　Our business is to observe the precepts of Christ, and to copy his example; to do justice, to love mercy, and to beware of covetousness; to be ready for every good work, avoiding needless strife, and bearing evils, if possible, rather than seeking redress by law. It will be found there is little got by striving. Let us not envy prosperous oppressors; far be it from the disciples of Christ to choose any of their ways. These truths may be despised by the covetous and luxurious, but everlasting contempt will be the portion of such scorners, while Divine favour is shown to the humble believer.

　　Proverbs 3:34 In-Context

　　32 For the Lord detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence.

　　33 The Lord's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.

　　34 He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.

　　35 The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame.