Proverbs 14:18

The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 3:35

The wise will inherit honor,
but He holds up fools to dishonor.

Proverbs 4:7-9

Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom.
And whatever else you get, get understanding.

Proverbs 11:29-30

The one who brings ruin on his household
will inherit the wind,
and a fool will be a slave
to someone whose heart is wise.

Jeremiah 16:19

Lord, my strength and my stronghold,
my refuge in a time of distress,
the nations will come to You
from the ends of the earth, and they will say,
“Our fathers inherited only lies,
worthless idols of no benefit at all.”

Jeremiah 44:17

Instead, we will do everything we said we would: burn incense to the queen of heaven and offer drink offerings to her just as we, our fathers, our kings, and our officials did in Judah’s cities and in Jerusalem’s streets. Then we had enough food and good things and saw no disaster,

Daniel 12:3

Those who are wise will shine
like the bright expanse of the heavens,
and those who lead many to righteousness,
like the stars forever and ever.

Matthew 23:29-32

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous,

2 Timothy 4:8

There is reserved for me in the future the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved His appearing.

1 Peter 1:18

For you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life inherited from the fathers, not with perishable things like silver or gold,

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Bible References

Inherit

Proverbs 3:35
The wise will inherit honor,
but He holds up fools to dishonor.
Proverbs 11:29
The one who brings ruin on his household
will inherit the wind,
and a fool will be a slave
to someone whose heart is wise.
Jeremiah 16:19
Lord, my strength and my stronghold,
my refuge in a time of distress,
the nations will come to You
from the ends of the earth, and they will say,
“Our fathers inherited only lies,
worthless idols of no benefit at all.”
Jeremiah 44:17
Instead, we will do everything we said we would: burn incense to the queen of heaven and offer drink offerings to her just as we, our fathers, our kings, and our officials did in Judah’s cities and in Jerusalem’s streets. Then we had enough food and good things and saw no disaster,
Matthew 23:29
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous,
1 Peter 1:18
For you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life inherited from the fathers, not with perishable things like silver or gold,

The prudent

Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom.
And whatever else you get, get understanding.
Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
but violence takes lives.
Daniel 12:3
Those who are wise will shine
like the bright expanse of the heavens,
and those who lead many to righteousness,
like the stars forever and ever.
2 Timothy 4:8
There is reserved for me in the future the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved His appearing.
1 Peter 5:4
And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

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