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 all the trees said unto the bramble, Come thou and reign over us.
1 Kings 12:13
And the king answered the people roughly and forsook the old men's counsel that they gave him
Esther 3:1
After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, and advanced him and set his seat above all the princes that were with him.
Psalm 12:8
The wicked press in on every side when the vilest men are exalted.
Proverbs 28:12
When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, the sane man hides himself.
The rich
James 2:3
and ye have respect to him that wears the precious clothing and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there or sit here under my footstool: