Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
God definitely mocks those who mock others, but he shows kindness and favor to those who are humble.
God opposes proud, mocking people but shows grace and kindness to those who are humble.
📚 Historical Context
Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings from ancient Israel, primarily attributed to King Solomon, designed to guide people in living a righteous and prudent life. This verse highlights God's response to human attitudes, contrasting His rejection of the proud and scornful with His favor toward the humble, which was a key theme in Israelite wisdom literature to promote moral integrity. In the cultural context of the time, such proverbs emphasized that true wisdom comes from aligning with God's character, where humility was seen as essential for receiving divine blessings.
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