Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Folly » What is folly
He who returns a word before he will hear, folly itself [belongs] to him as well as shame.
those who trust their wealth and boast about the abundance of their riches? Surely a man cannot redeem a brother. He cannot give to God his ransom (since the redemption price for their life is costly and it always fails), read more.
so that he may stay alive forever [and] not see the pit. For he sees [that] the wise die, together [with the] fool and brute they perish, and leave their wealth to the next [generation]. Within them [they think] their houses [are] forever, their dwelling places from generation to generation. They {name} [their] lands by their [own] names. But man cannot continue in [his] pomp. He is like the beasts [that] perish. This [is] the journey [of those who] have foolish [confidence], and those after them [who] accept their sayings. Selah
so that he may stay alive forever [and] not see the pit. For he sees [that] the wise die, together [with the] fool and brute they perish, and leave their wealth to the next [generation]. Within them [they think] their houses [are] forever, their dwelling places from generation to generation. They {name} [their] lands by their [own] names. But man cannot continue in [his] pomp. He is like the beasts [that] perish. This [is] the journey [of those who] have foolish [confidence], and those after them [who] accept their sayings. Selah
A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
Deep waters [are] words of the mouth of a man; a gushing stream [is] a fountain of wisdom.
A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Instruction » The instruction of fools
A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Life » What is life
Seize the instruction! Do not let go! Guard her, for she is your life.
The Spirit is the one who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. But there are some of you who do not believe." (For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.)
For the mindset of the flesh [is] death, but the mindset of the Spirit [is] life and peace,
Hope that is deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled [is] a tree of life.
The fear of Yahweh [is] a fountain of life, [in order] to turn from the snares of death.
A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner, but the instruction of fools is folly.
The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, and he who captures souls [is] wise.
For [like] a lamp [is] a commandment, and instruction [is] light, and the way of life [is the] reproof of discipline,
{And when Moses finished speaking} all these words to all Israel, then he said to them, "{Take to heart all the words} that I [am] admonishing [against] you {today} [concerning] which you should instruct them [with respect to] your children {so that they will observe diligently} all the words of this law, for it [is] not a trifling matter among you, but it [is] your life, and through this word {you will live long in the land} that you [are about] to cross the Jordan [to get] there to take possession of it."
A fountain of life [is] a mouth of righteousness, and a mouth of wickedness conceals violence.
Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it [causes] a break in spirit.
Living waters » What is a fountain of life
The fear of Yahweh [is] a fountain of life, [in order] to turn from the snares of death.
A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner, but the instruction of fools is folly.
The teaching of the wise [is] a fountain of life, [in order] to avoid the snares of death.
A fountain of life [is] a mouth of righteousness, and a mouth of wickedness conceals violence.
Understanding » Those that understand
On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod [is] for the back of one who lacks {sense}.
He who lacks {sense} belittles his neighbor, but a person of intelligence will remain silent.
Deep waters [are like] purpose in the heart of a man, and a man of understanding will draw it out.
Happy [is] {the one} who finds wisdom, and one who obtains understanding.
He who acquires wisdom loves himself; he who guards understanding [loves] to find good.
A scoffer seeks wisdom, but there is none, but knowledge {comes easily to him who understands}.
The heart of him who understands will seek knowledge, but the faces of fools, they will feed on folly.
A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Daniel {said}: "Let his name, [the name] of God, be blessed {throughout the ages}, for the wisdom and the power {are his}. And he changes the times and the seasons, and he deposes kings and he sets up kings; he gives wisdom to wise men and knowledge to [men who] know understanding.
By the rebellion of a land, her rulers increase, but by a person of intelligence who knows justice, it will last.
Does not wisdom call, and understanding raise its voice? {Atop the heights} beside the road, at the crossroads she stands. Beside gates, before towns, [at the] entrance of doors, she cries out: read more.
"To you, O {people}, I call, and my cry is to the children of humankind. Learn prudence, O simple ones; fools, learn {intelligence}. Listen! For noble things I will speak, and upright things from the opening of my lips. My mouth will utter truth, and wickedness [is] an abomination to my lips. All sayings of my mouth [are] in righteousness; none of them are twisted and crooked. All of them are straight to him who understands, and upright to those who find knowledge.
"To you, O {people}, I call, and my cry is to the children of humankind. Learn prudence, O simple ones; fools, learn {intelligence}. Listen! For noble things I will speak, and upright things from the opening of my lips. My mouth will utter truth, and wickedness [is] an abomination to my lips. All sayings of my mouth [are] in righteousness; none of them are twisted and crooked. All of them are straight to him who understands, and upright to those who find knowledge.
He who understands sets [his] face [toward] wisdom, but the eyes of a fool, to the end of the earth.
Understanding » What understanding is
A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
Deep waters [are] words of the mouth of a man; a gushing stream [is] a fountain of wisdom.
A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Wells » Supplied by springs
A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner, but the instruction of fools is folly.