Verse 35

The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Sam 2:30 : 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.
• Ps 73:24 : 24 Your wisdom will be my guide, and later you will put me in a place of honour.
• Ps 132:18 : 18 His haters will be clothed with shame; but I will make his crown shining.
• Prov 4:8 : 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.
• Prov 13:8 : 8 A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.
• Isa 65:13-15 : 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: 14 My servants will make songs in the joy of their hearts, but you will be crying for sorrow, and making sounds of grief from a broken spirit. 15 And your name will become a curse to my people, and the Lord God will put you to death, and give his servants another name:
• Dan 12:2-3 : 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. 3 And those who are wise will be shining like the light of the outstretched sky; and those by whom numbers have been turned to righteousness will be like the stars for ever and ever.