folly

Judges 9:14-20
Finally all the trees said to the thornbush, 'Come and reign over us.' . . .

1 Kings 12:13, 14
And the king answered the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the elders . . .

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.

Psalm 12:8
The wicked wander freely, and vileness is exalted among men.

Proverbs 28:12, 28
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. . . .

dignity

James 2:3-5
If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, "Here is a seat of honor, " but say to the poor man "You must stand, " or, "Sit at my feet, " . . .