Ecclesiastes 10:6
The foolish are placed in high positions, but men of wealth are kept low.
Esther 3:1
After these things, by the order of the king, Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, was lifted up and given a position of honour and a higher place than all the other captains who were with him.
Proverbs 28:12
When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
Proverbs 29:2
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
Judges 9:14-20
Then all the trees said to the thorn, You come and be king over us.
1 Kings 12:13-14
And the king gave them a rough answer, giving no attention to the suggestion of the old men;
Psalm 12:8
The sinners are walking on every side, and evil is honoured among the children of men.
Proverbs 28:28
When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.
James 2:3-5
And you do honour to the man in fair clothing and say, Come here and take this good place; and you say to the poor man, Take up your position there, or be seated at my feet;