Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.

General references

Bible References

Ancient

Isaiah 3:5
The people will oppress one another,
man against man, neighbor against neighbor;
the youth will act arrogantly toward the elder,
and the worthless toward the honorable.
Isaiah 5:13
Therefore My people will go into exile
because they lack knowledge;
her dignitaries are starving,
and her masses are parched with thirst.
1 Samuel 9:6
“Look,” the attendant said, “there’s a man of God in this city who is highly respected; everything he says is sure to come true. Let’s go there now. Maybe he’ll tell us which way we should go.”

General references

Leviticus 13:29
“When a man or woman has an infection on the head or chin,
Isaiah 19:15
No head or tail, palm or reed,
will be able to do anything for Egypt.

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