Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

Psalm 49:10-13

Surely one sees that even wise people die; fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others.

Psalm 112:9

He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.

Proverbs 27:22

If you should pound the fool in the mortar among the grain with the pestle, his foolishness would not depart from him.

Ecclesiastes 7:11-12

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.

Isaiah 33:6

He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.

Luke 12:19-20

And I will say to myself, "You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink, celebrate!"'

Luke 16:9

And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by how you use worldly wealth, so that when it runs out you will be welcomed into the eternal homes.

Luke 16:19-25

"There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

Bible References

Crown

Psalm 112:9
He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.
Isaiah 33:6
He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.
Luke 16:9
And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by how you use worldly wealth, so that when it runs out you will be welcomed into the eternal homes.

Foolishness

Proverbs 27:22
If you should pound the fool in the mortar among the grain with the pestle, his foolishness would not depart from him.
Psalm 49:10
Surely one sees that even wise people die; fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others.
Luke 12:19
And I will say to myself, "You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink, celebrate!"'
Luke 16:19
"There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.

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