The wise shall inherit glory; But shame shall be the promotion of fools.
The wise shall inherit glory: But shame shall be the promotion of fools.
The wise shall inherit glory (all honor and good) but shame is the highest rank conferred on [self-confident] fools. [Isa. 32:6.]
The wise gain respect, but fools receive shame.
The wise will possess glory. The exaltation of the foolish is disgraceful.
The wise shall possess glory: the promotion of fools is disgrace.