Matthew 23:29-32

"A curse on you, you hypocritical scribes and Pharisees, for you build tombs for the prophets, and decorate monuments for the upright,

2 Timothy 4:8

Now the crown for doing right awaits me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award me on that day, and not only me but also all who have loved His appearing.

1 Peter 1:18

because you know that you have not been ransomed with things that perish as silver or gold, from the futile way of living taught by your fathers,

1 Peter 5:4

and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown that never fades.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Inherit

Matthew 23:29
"A curse on you, you hypocritical scribes and Pharisees, for you build tombs for the prophets, and decorate monuments for the upright,
1 Peter 1:18
because you know that you have not been ransomed with things that perish as silver or gold, from the futile way of living taught by your fathers,

The prudent

2 Timothy 4:8
Now the crown for doing right awaits me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award me on that day, and not only me but also all who have loved His appearing.
1 Peter 5:4
and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown that never fades.