Proverbs 26:1

Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.

Judges 9:7

When Jotham heard the news, he went and stood on the top of Mount Gerizim. He spoke loudly to the people below, "Listen to me, leaders of Shechem, so that God may listen to you!

Judges 9:20

But if not, may fire blaze from Abimelech and consume the leaders of Shechem and Beth Millo! May fire also blaze from the leaders of Shechem and Beth Millo and consume Abimelech!"

Judges 9:56-57

God repaid Abimelech for the evil he did to his father by murdering his seventy half-brothers.

1 Samuel 12:17-18

Is this not the time of the wheat harvest? I will call on the Lord so that he makes it thunder and rain. Realize and see what a great sin you have committed before the Lord by asking for a king for yourselves."

Esther 3:1-15

Some time later King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, exalting him and setting his position above that of all the officials who were with him.

Esther 4:6

So Hathach went to Mordecai at the plaza of the city in front of the king's gate.

Esther 4:9

So Hathach returned and related Mordecai's instructions to Esther.

Psalm 12:8

for the wicked seem to be everywhere, when people promote evil.

Psalm 15:4

He despises a reprobate, but honors the Lord's loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.

Psalm 52:1

For the music director; a well-written song by David. It was written when Doeg the Edomite went and informed Saul: "David has arrived at the home of Ahimelech." Why do you boast about your evil plans, O powerful man? God's loyal love protects me all day long!

Proverbs 17:7

Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

Proverbs 26:3

A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!

Proverbs 26:8

Like tying a stone in a sling, so is giving honor to a fool.

Proverbs 28:16

The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

Ecclesiastes 10:5-7

I have seen another misfortune on the earth: It is an error a ruler makes.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.

In summer

Bible References

In summer

1 Samuel 12:17
Is this not the time of the wheat harvest? I will call on the Lord so that he makes it thunder and rain. Realize and see what a great sin you have committed before the Lord by asking for a king for yourselves."

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