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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The wise inherit honor, but fools are put to shame!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The wise will inherit honor, but fools get disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The wise shall inherit glory, But shame shall be the legacy of fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The wise will inherit honor, But fools increase dishonor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The wise will inherit honor, But fools display dishonor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The wise will inherit honor, But fools display dishonor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The wise will inherit glory, But fools raise up disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The wise will inherit honor <i>and</i> glory, But dishonor <i>and</i> shame is conferred on fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The wise will inherit honor, but he holds up fools to dishonor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The wise will inherit honor, but He holds up fools to dishonor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The wise shall inherit glory; But shame shall be the promotion of fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You will be praised if you are wise, but you will be disgraced if you are a stubborn fool. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The wise shall inherit glory; but shame shall be the promotion of fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Wise people will inherit honor, but fools will bear disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Wise people will gain an honorable reputation, but stupid people will only add to their own disgrace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The wise will inherit honor, but he holds fools up for ridicule.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The wise inherit glory, "" And fools are bearing away shame!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Honour do the wise inherit, And fools are bearing away shame!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The wise shall inherit glory, and the foolish exalt dishonor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The wise shall possess glory: the promotion of fools is disgrace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The wise will possess glory. The exaltation of the foolish is disgraceful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The wise will possess glory, but fools will bear shame. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The wise will inherit honor, but stubborn fools, disgrace.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Wise men shall inherit glory; but fools shall receive disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The wise will inherit honor and fools will receive disgrace. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The wise shall inherit honour; But as for the fools, they carry away shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The wise shall inherit glory; but the ungodly have exalted <i>their own</i> dishonour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/3-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=568" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/3.htm">The Blessings of Wisdom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">34</span>He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: ḥă·ḵā·mîm (Adj-mp) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">The wise</a> <a href="/hebrew/5157.htm" title="5157: yin·ḥā·lū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to inherit (figurative) mode of descent), or to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or distribute, instate.">will inherit</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: kā·ḇō·wḏ (N-ms) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">honor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3684.htm" title="3684: ū·ḵə·sî·lîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- Stupid fellow, dullard, fool. From kacal; properly, fat, i.e. stupid or silly.">but fools</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: mê·rîm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">are held up</a> <a href="/hebrew/7036.htm" title="7036: qā·lō·wn (N-ms) -- Ignominy, dishonor. From qalah; disgrace; the pudenda.">to shame.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Daniel 12:3</a></span><br />Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a></span><br />Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11</a></span><br />But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a></span><br />But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30</a></span><br />Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7-10</a></span><br />To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. / There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-7.htm">Isaiah 61:7</a></span><br />Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion, and instead of humiliation, they will rejoice in their share; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a></span><br />For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-18.htm">1 Corinthians 3:18-20</a></span><br />Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” / And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-6.htm">Psalm 112:6</a></span><br />Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a></span><br />Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-13.htm">Isaiah 65:13-14</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame. / My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.</p><p class="hdg">wise</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/4-8.htm">Proverbs 4:8</a></b></br> Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30</a></b></br> Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed <i>that</i> thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-24.htm">Psalm 73:24</a></b></br> Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me <i>to</i> glory.</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-8.htm">Proverbs 13:8</a></b></br> The ransom of a man's life <i>are</i> his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/132-18.htm">Psalm 132:18</a></b></br> His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/65-13.htm">Isaiah 65:13-15</a></b></br> Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed: … </p><p class="hdg">shall be the promotion of fools </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/144-14.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/psalms/149-9.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/psalms/119-39.htm">Disgrace</a> <a href="/psalms/109-29.htm">Dishonor</a> <a href="/psalms/77-14.htm">Display</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm">Fools</a> <a href="/psalms/149-9.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-21.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-16.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-16.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/105-11.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/psalms/75-6.htm">Promotion</a> <a href="/psalms/149-7.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/psalms/147-6.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-21.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/19-19.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-27.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-33.htm">Disgrace</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-33.htm">Dishonor</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-9.htm">Display</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-23.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-5.htm">Fools</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-9.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-21.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-8.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-8.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-21.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-15.htm">Promotion</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-12.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-33.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-2.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">various exhortations</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">The gain of wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/3-27.htm">Exhortation to goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">the different state of the wicked and upright</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Proverbs, wisdom is not merely intellectual knowledge but a deep, reverent relationship with God. The concept of inheritance suggests a lasting, divinely ordained reward. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, inheritance was a significant aspect of family life, often involving land or titles passed down through generations. Similarly, spiritual wisdom results in an enduring legacy of honor. This aligns with other scriptures, such as <a href="/proverbs/4-7.htm">Proverbs 4:7-9</a>, which describe wisdom as a crown of glory. The ultimate fulfillment of this promise is seen in Jesus Christ, who embodies perfect wisdom and is honored above all (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>).<p><b>but fools are held up to shame</b><br>In contrast, this phrase highlights the fate of those who reject wisdom. In biblical terms, a fool is someone who disregards God's commandments and lives in moral and spiritual folly. The shame mentioned here is both public and personal, reflecting the cultural context where honor and shame were pivotal societal values. This shame is not just a social consequence but a spiritual reality, as seen in <a href="/psalms/14.htm">Psalm 14:1</a>, where the fool denies God and faces ultimate disgrace. The prophetic aspect of this is evident in the final judgment, where those who reject divine wisdom will face eternal shame (<a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a>). The life and teachings of Jesus Christ further illustrate this, as He often rebuked the foolishness of the Pharisees and others who opposed God's truth (<a href="/matthew/23-13.htm">Matthew 23:13-36</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise.htm">The Wise</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, the wise are those who live according to God's principles, seeking understanding and knowledge that align with His will. They are often contrasted with the foolish.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/fools.htm">Fools</a></b><br>Biblically, fools are those who reject wisdom and instruction, often characterized by their disregard for God's commandments and their pursuit of self-centered desires.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_of_honor.htm">Inheritance of Honor</a></b><br>This refers to the reward or recognition that comes from living a life of wisdom. In the Hebrew context, "inherit" (nachal) implies receiving something of value, often passed down as a legacy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/shame.htm">Shame</a></b><br>In the Hebrew context, shame (qalon) is a state of disgrace or dishonor, often resulting from foolish actions or decisions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/proverbs.htm">Proverbs</a></b><br>A book of the Bible attributed to King Solomon, known for its teachings on wisdom, understanding, and the fear of the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_wisdom.htm">The Value of Wisdom</a></b><br>Wisdom is not just intellectual knowledge but a practical application of God's truth in daily life. It leads to honor and respect from others and from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_foolishness.htm">Consequences of Foolishness</a></b><br>Living foolishly, without regard for God's wisdom, leads to shame and disgrace. This serves as a warning to seek God's guidance in all decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_as_a_legacy.htm">Inheritance as a Legacy</a></b><br>Just as an inheritance is passed down, living wisely leaves a legacy of honor for future generations. Consider what legacy you are building through your actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_godly_wisdom.htm">Seeking Godly Wisdom</a></b><br>Actively seek wisdom through prayer, scripture study, and godly counsel. This aligns with the biblical principle that God rewards those who diligently seek Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_personal_choices.htm">Reflecting on Personal Choices</a></b><br>Regularly evaluate your choices and actions to ensure they align with biblical wisdom. This reflection helps avoid the pitfalls of foolishness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_folly.htm">What does the Bible say about foolishness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_guilt,_innocence,_shame,_honor_differ.htm">How do guilt, innocence, shame, and honor differ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_wisdom_futile_in_ecclesiastes_2_15-16.htm">Does Ecclesiastes 2:15-16 contradict Proverbs' exaltation of wisdom by calling wisdom ultimately futile?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_26_7_contradict_other_wisdom.htm">Proverbs 26:7: Does the idea of a proverb in a fool's mouth being 'useless' conflict with other Bible passages that suggest all wisdom is beneficial?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(35) <span class= "bld">Shame shall be the promotion 'of fools.--</span>That is, dull, stupid people, who despise God's threatenings (<a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm" title="For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.">Proverbs 1:32</a>), are distinguished from others by what is a disgrace to them (<a href="/philippians/3-19.htm" title="Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)">Philippians 3:19</a>), and so are noticeable only as examples to be shunned by others. (See Note on <a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm" title="He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalts folly.">Proverbs 14:29</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 35.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The wise shall inherit glory.</span> <a href="/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2</a> indicates that "the wise" here are to be identified with "the lowly" of the preceding verse. <span class="accented">Inherit</span>; succeed to it as a matter of course by hereditary right as sons. <span class="accented">Heirship</span> implies <span class="accented">sonship. Glory</span> (<span class="accented">kavod</span>); or, <span class="accented">honour</span>; not merely earthly distinction and splendour, the glory of man, but the "glory of God." <span class="cmt_word">But shame shall be the promotion of fools;</span> or, as margin, <span class="accented">shame exalteth the fools.</span> The rendering of the original, <span class="accented">vuk'silim merim kalon</span>, depends upon the meaning to be given to <span class="accented">merim</span>, the hiph. participle of <span class="accented">rum</span>, hiph. "to lift up, exalt;" and whether the plural, <span class="accented">k'silim</span>, in a distributive sense, as in ver. 18, or <span class="accented">kalon</span>, is the subject. Various interpretations have been given of the passage. <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> The Vulgate renders, <span class="accented">stultorum exaltatio ignominia</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> as in the Authorized Version, "shame exalts fools." They "glory in their shame" (<a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Philippians 2:19</a>); or shame renders them conspicuous as warning examples (Ewald); or, as Dathe explains it, "Stulti infamia sunt famosi," "Fools become famous by infamy;" or as Rabbi Levi, "Shame exalts them as into the air, and makes them vanish away." <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> The LXX. renders, <span class="greek">Αἱ ἀσεβεῖς ὕψωσαν</span> <span class="greek">ἀτιμίαν</span>, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "Fools exalt shame, prize what others despise" (Plumptre). <p><span class="note_emph">(3)</span> Umbreit, Bertheau, Zockler, render, "Shame sweeps fools away," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> lifts them up in order to sweep away and destroy them (cf. <a href="/isaiah/57-14.htm">Isaiah 57:14</a>). . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/3-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The wise</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲכָמִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ḵā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will inherit</span><br /><span class="heb">יִנְחָ֑לוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yin·ḥā·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5157.htm">Strong's 5157: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">honor,</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּ֭בוֹד</span> <span class="translit">(kā·ḇō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but fools</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝כְסִילִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḵə·sî·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3684.htm">Strong's 3684: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stupid fellow, dullard, fool</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are held up</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵרִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to shame.</span><br /><span class="heb">קָלֽוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(qā·lō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7036.htm">Strong's 7036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Disgrace, the pudenda</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/3-35.htm">Proverbs 3:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/3-35.htm">Proverbs 3:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/3-35.htm">Proverbs 3:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/3-35.htm">Proverbs 3:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/3-35.htm">Proverbs 3:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/3-35.htm">Proverbs 3:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/3-35.htm">Proverbs 3:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/3-35.htm">Proverbs 3:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/3-35.htm">Proverbs 3:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/3-35.htm">Proverbs 3:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/3-35.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 3:35 The wise will inherit glory but shame (Prov. 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