Proverbs 3:35 meaning and explanation
The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.
Proverbs 3:35, Berean Standard Bible
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This closing verse sums up the chapter's teaching, spoken by a father to his son in the style of Israel's wisdom literature. "Inherit" carries the sense of receiving a lasting portion, as Israel inherited land; honor becomes the wise person's settled reward.
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