Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Chastisement » Who chastening is for
A whip is for the horses, a bridle is for the donkey, a rod is for the back of fools.
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
Condemnation is appropriate for mockers, just as beatings are for the backs of fools.
Correction » Rod of correction
A whip is for the horses, a bridle is for the donkey, a rod is for the back of fools.
A child's heart has a tendency to do wrong, but the rod of discipline removes it far away from him.
The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
Whoever does not discipline his son hates him, but whoever loves him is diligent to correct him.
Punish him with a rod, and you will rescue his soul from Sheol.
Rod » Of correction
A whip is for the horses, a bridle is for the donkey, a rod is for the back of fools.
A child's heart has a tendency to do wrong, but the rod of discipline removes it far away from him.
The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
Whoever does not discipline his son hates him, but whoever loves him is diligent to correct him.
Punish him with a rod, and you will rescue his soul from Sheol.
Speech/communication » The tongue of the wise
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself.
Some speak rashly like the cutting of a sword, but what the wise say promotes healing.
The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.
What a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but the discerning man controls his comments.
The intentions of a person's heart are deep waters, but a discerning person reveals them.
How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,
Whoever obtains wisdom loves himself, and whoever treasures understanding will prosper.
A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but learning comes easily to someone who understands.
A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
and said, "May the name of God be blessed forever and ever; wisdom and power are his for evermore. It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.
Isn't wisdom calling out; isn't understanding raising her voice? On top of the highest places along the road she stands where the roads meet. Beside the gates, at the city entrance at the entrance to the portals she cries aloud: read more.
"I'm calling to you, men! What I have to say pertains to all mankind! Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones. Listen, because I have noble things to say, and what I have to say will reveal what is right. For my mouth speaks the truth wickedness is detestable to me. Everything I have to say is just; there isn't anything corrupt or perverse in my speech. Everything I say is sensible to someone who understands, and correct to those who have acquired knowledge.
"I'm calling to you, men! What I have to say pertains to all mankind! Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones. Listen, because I have noble things to say, and what I have to say will reveal what is right. For my mouth speaks the truth wickedness is detestable to me. Everything I have to say is just; there isn't anything corrupt or perverse in my speech. Everything I say is sensible to someone who understands, and correct to those who have acquired knowledge.
A person with understanding has wisdom as his objective, but a fool looks only to earthly goals.
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
A man who lacks sense cosigns a loan, becoming a guarantor for his neighbor.
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
I went by the field belonging to a lazy man, by a vineyard belonging to a senseless person. There it was, overgrown with thistles, the ground covered with thorns, its stone wall collapsed. As I observed, I thought about it; I watched, and learned a lesson: read more.
"A little sleep! A little slumber! A little folding of my hands to rest!" Then your poverty will come upon you like a robber, your need like an armed bandit.
"A little sleep! A little slumber! A little folding of my hands to rest!" Then your poverty will come upon you like a robber, your need like an armed bandit.
"Declare this to the descendants of Jacob, and proclaim it in Judah: "Hear this, you foolish and stupid people: They have eyes, but don't see; they have ears, but don't hear.
Wisdom » Where wisdom is found
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
Who among all of these doesn't know that the LORD's hand made them, and that the life of every living thing rests in his control, along with the breath of every living human being? The ear scrutinizes speech just as the palate tastes food." read more.
"Wisdom may be found in the company of the aged. Understanding comes with longevity. With God is wisdom and strength; counsel and understanding belongs to him. When he tears down, nobody rebuilds; when he incarcerates, nobody escapes. When he withholds water, rivers dry up; when he lets them loose, they'll flood the land. "With God are strength and sound wisdom; both the deceived and those who deceive are responsible to him.
"Wisdom may be found in the company of the aged. Understanding comes with longevity. With God is wisdom and strength; counsel and understanding belongs to him. When he tears down, nobody rebuilds; when he incarcerates, nobody escapes. When he withholds water, rivers dry up; when he lets them loose, they'll flood the land. "With God are strength and sound wisdom; both the deceived and those who deceive are responsible to him.
"From where, then, does wisdom originate? Where does understanding live? It has been concealed from the sight of every living creature and hidden even from the birds in the skies. Abaddon and death said, "We did hear a rumor about it.' read more.
God understands how to get there; he knows where they live. For he looks as far as the ends of the earth and sees everything under the sky. "He imparted weight to the wind; he regulated water by his measurement. He set in place ordinances for the rain; and determined the pathway for thunder that accompanies lightning. Then he looked at wisdom, and fixed it in place; he established it, and also examined it. He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"
God understands how to get there; he knows where they live. For he looks as far as the ends of the earth and sees everything under the sky. "He imparted weight to the wind; he regulated water by his measurement. He set in place ordinances for the rain; and determined the pathway for thunder that accompanies lightning. Then he looked at wisdom, and fixed it in place; he established it, and also examined it. He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"