Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.

Psalm 49:10-13

For one can see that wise men die;
foolish and stupid men also pass away.
Then they leave their wealth to others.

Psalm 112:9

He distributes freely to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever.
His horn will be exalted in honor.

Proverbs 27:22

Though you grind a fool
in a mortar with a pestle along with grain,
you will not separate his foolishness from him.

Ecclesiastes 7:11-12

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance
and an advantage to those who see the sun,

Isaiah 33:6

There will be times of security for you—
a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.
The fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.

Luke 12:19-20

Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

Luke 16:9

And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of the unrighteous money so that when it fails, they may welcome you into eternal dwellings.

Luke 16:19-25

“There was a rich man who would dress in purple and fine linen, feasting lavishly every day.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

Bible References

Crown

Psalm 112:9
He distributes freely to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever.
His horn will be exalted in honor.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance
and an advantage to those who see the sun,
Isaiah 33:6
There will be times of security for you—
a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.
The fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.
Luke 16:9
And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of the unrighteous money so that when it fails, they may welcome you into eternal dwellings.

Foolishness

Proverbs 27:22
Though you grind a fool
in a mortar with a pestle along with grain,
you will not separate his foolishness from him.
Psalm 49:10
For one can see that wise men die;
foolish and stupid men also pass away.
Then they leave their wealth to others.
Luke 12:19
Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’
Luke 16:19
“There was a rich man who would dress in purple and fine linen, feasting lavishly every day.

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