Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
The prudent
Bible References
Inherit
Proverbs 3:35
Wise people will inherit glory. But disgrace is the legacy of stupid (foolish) people.
Proverbs 11:29
He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind. The fool will serve the wise of heart.
Jeremiah 16:19
Jehovah is my strength and my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Nations come to you from the most distant parts of the world and say: Our ancestors have inherited lies, worthless and unprofitable gods.
Jeremiah 44:17
We will do everything that we said we would. We will offer sacrifices to our goddess, the Queen of Heaven, and we will pour out wine offerings to her, just as our ancestors, our king and our leaders, and we used to do in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem. Then we had plenty of food, we were prosperous, and had no troubles.
Matthew 23:29
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You build the tombs for the prophets and decorate the tombs of the righteous.
1 Peter 1:18
Know that you were redeemed from your futile way of life inherited from your fathers. [The redemption] was not with corruptible things like silver or gold,
The prudent
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is the most important thing. So gain wisdom! And by all means arrive at understanding.
Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who gains life is wise.
Daniel 12:3
Those who have wisdom (insight) will shine like the brightness of the firmament. They turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
2 Timothy 4:8
The crown of righteousness is laid up for me. The Lord, the righteous judge, will give it to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing (manifestation).
1 Peter 5:4
When the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.