Thematic Bible
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Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Ax
And Zedekiah, the son of Chenaanah, made himself iron horns and said, The Lord says, Pushing back the Aramaeans with these, you will put an end to them completely.
And the man of God said, Where did it go in? and when he saw the place where it had gone into the water, cutting a stick, he put it into the water, and the iron came up to the top of the water.
If the iron has no edge, and he does not make it sharp, then he has to put out more strength; but wisdom makes things go well.
And he is cutting down the thick places of the wood with an axe, and Lebanon with its tall trees is coming down.
Wisdom » What wisdom is
Then I said, Wisdom is better than strength, but the poor man's wisdom is not respected, and his words are not given a hearing.
If the iron has no edge, and he does not make it sharp, then he has to put out more strength; but wisdom makes things go well.
Wisdom is before the face of him who has sense; but the eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth.
The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.
For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her. I, wisdom, have made wise behaviour my near relation; I am seen to be the special friend of wise purposes. The fear of the Lord is seen in hating evil: pride, a high opinion of oneself, the evil way, and the false tongue, are unpleasing to me. read more.
Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine.
Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine.
Wisdom is outside the power of the foolish: he keeps his mouth shut in the public place.
Wisdom together with a heritage is good, and a profit to those who see the sun. Wisdom keeps a man from danger even as money does; but the value of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to its owner.