Nonetheless, honor isn’t the opposite of shame. Yet many English Bible translations try to make shame the opposite of honor. For example, the New International Version translates Proverbs 3:35, “The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame.” Proverbs is describing opposites, but the problem is the translation.7 The New American Standard Bible translates it better: “The wise will inherit honor, but fools display dishonor.” Dishonor is the opposite of honor. Respect is the opposite of disrespect. Grace is the opposite of disgrace. But honor is not the opposite of shame.
