Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
The rich
Bible References
Folly
Judges 9:14
Then said all the trees, unto the bramble, - Come, thou, to reign over us.
1 Kings 12:13
And the king answered the people, harshly, - and declined the counsel of the elders wherewith they had counselled him;
Esther 3:1
After these things, did King Ahasuerus promote to power Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and exalted him, - and placed his seat above all the rulers who were with him.
Psalm 12:8
On every side, the lawless, march about, - when worthlessness is exalted by the sons of men.
Proverbs 28:12
In the exulting of the righteous, there is great glorying, but, when the lawless arise, a man must be sought for.
The rich
James 2:3
And ye eye him that hath on the gay clothing, and say, Thou, be sitting here, pleasantly, - and, unto the destitute man, say - Thou, stand, or sit there under my footstool,