Proverbs 26:1

Like snowfall in summer or rain at harvest time, so honor is inappropriate for a fool.

Judges 9:7

When Jotham was informed about this, he went out, took his stand on top of Mount Gerizim, and cried out loudly, "Listen to me, you "lords" of Shechem, and God will listen to you.

Judges 9:20

But if not, may fire spring out from Abimelech and consume the "lords" of Shechem and Beth-millo, and may fire spring out from the "lords" of Shechem and Beth-millo to consume Abimelech."

Judges 9:56-57

That's how God repaid Abimelech for the evil thing he did to his father by killing his 70 brothers.

1 Samuel 12:17-18

Is it not the wheat harvest today? I'll call upon the LORD, and he will send thunder and rain. Then you will know and understand that you have done a great evil in the sight of the LORD by asking for a king for yourselves."

Esther 3:1-15

Sometime later King Ahasuerus promoted Hammedatha the Agagite's son Haman, elevating him to a position above all the other officials who were with him.

Esther 4:6

Hathach went to Mordecai in the city square that was in front of the king's gate.

Esther 4:9

Hathach went and told Esther what Mordecai had said.

Psalm 12:8

The wicked, however, keep walking around, exalting the vileness of human beings. To the Director: A Davidic Psalm.

Psalm 15:4

The one who despises those who are utterly wicked, but who honors the one who fears the LORD, who keeps his word even when it hurts and does not change,

Psalm 52:1

Why do you make evil the foundation of your boasting, mighty one? God's gracious love never ceases.

Proverbs 17:7

Appropriate speech is inconsistent with the fool; how much more are deceitful statements with a prince!

Proverbs 19:10

It's not fitting for a fool to live in luxury; neither is it for a servant to rule over princes.

Proverbs 26:3

A whip is for the horses, a bridle is for the donkey, a rod is for the back of fools.

Proverbs 26:8

Tying a stone to a sling that's what giving honor to a fool is.

Proverbs 28:16

A Commander-in-Chief who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding, but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.

Ecclesiastes 10:5-7

Here's another tragedy that I've observed on earth, a kind of error that comes from an overseer:

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 it not the wheat harvest today? I'll call upon the LORD, and he will send thunder and rain. Then you will know and understand that you have done a great evil in the sight of the LORD by asking for a king for yourselves."

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