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 to the bramble, 'Come and reign over us.'
1 Kings 12:13
The king answered the people roughly, and forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given 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 who were with him.
Psalm 12:8
The wicked walk on every side, when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
Proverbs 28:12
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
The rich
James 2:3
and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing, and say, "Sit here in a good place;" and you tell the poor man, "Stand there," or "Sit by my footstool;"