Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions. Cross References Esther 3:1 After these events, King Xerxes honored Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him to a position above all the princes who were with him. Esther 3:5 When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or pay him homage, he was filled with rage. Proverbs 19:10 Luxury is unseemly for a fool--how much worse for a slave to rule over princes! Proverbs 28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. Ecclesiastes 10:5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun--an error that proceeds from the ruler: Treasury of Scripture Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. folly Judges 9:14-20 1 Kings 12:13,14 Esther 3:1 dignity James 2:3-5 |
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