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 you, 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 did king Ahasuerus promote 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 prowl on every side, when vile men are exalted.
Proverbs 28:12
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
The rich
James 2:3
And you have respect to him that wears the fine clothing, and say unto him, Sit here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand there, or sit here under my footstool: