Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

General references

Bible References

Wise

Proverbs 4:8
Put her in a high place, and you will be lifted up by her; she will give you honour, when you give her your love.
1 Samuel 2:30
For this reason the Lord God of Israel has said, Truly I did say that your family and your father's people would have their place before me for ever: but now the Lord says, Let it not be so; I will give honour to those by whom I am honoured, and those who have no respect for me will be of small value in my eyes.
Psalm 73:24
Your wisdom will be my guide, and later you will put me in a place of honour.

But

Proverbs 13:8
A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.
Isaiah 65:13
For this cause says the Lord God, My servants will have food, but you will be in need of food: my servants will have drink, but you will be dry: my servants will have joy, but you will be shamed:
Daniel 12:2
And a number of those who are sleeping in the dust of the earth will come out of their sleep, some to eternal life and some to eternal shame.

General references

Proverbs 4:8
Put her in a high place, and you will be lifted up by her; she will give you honour, when you give her your love.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain