Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
Then they sat down with him on the ground for seven days and seven nights, yet no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great.
Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
(Yod) Let a person sit alone in silence, when the Lord is disciplining him.
Speech/communication » Those that keep their tongue
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.
Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
Understanding » Who understands
The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.
The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.
To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.
My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you, by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding, indeed, if you call out for discernment -- raise your voice for understanding -- read more.
if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand how to fear the Lord, and you will discover knowledge about God. For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity, to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones. Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity -- every good way.
if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand how to fear the Lord, and you will discover knowledge about God. For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity, to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones. Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity -- every good way.
Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it all.
Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
Many will be purified, made clean, and refined, but the wicked will go on being wicked. None of the wicked will understand, though the wise will understand.
(Lamed) O Lord, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven. You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations. You established the earth and it stood firm. Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants. read more.
If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me. I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts. The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules. I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension. (Mem) O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules. I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.
If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me. I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts. The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules. I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension. (Mem) O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules. I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.
Wisdom » Who is wise
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a son who brings shame to himself.
For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as men condemned to die, because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to people. We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored!
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.