“Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.”
Divine responsiveness: 'He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble.' 'Mocks' (latzon lo leitzim) means God ridicules the mockers. 'Proud' (gaim) are those who exalt themselves. God's response to the scornful is scorn; to the humble, favor. This reflects a reversal principle: those who exalt themselves are humbled; those who humble themselves are exalted. The verse teaches an important principle: pride invites divine mockery, while humility invites blessing. This should shape the young person's deportment: cultivate humility, recognizing that God opposes the proud.
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