Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
Folly » What is folly
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:) read more.
That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption. For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names. Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish. This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption. For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names. Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish. This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Haste » Those that are hasty
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
Shame » What is shame
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
Speaking » Folly in
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words.
For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest? I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you.
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?