Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Perversion » The perverse
A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.
He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no honour.
Nothing good comes to him whose heart is fixed on evil purposes: and he who has an evil tongue will come to trouble.
He whose ways are upright will go safely, but he whose ways are twisted will be made low.
Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are twisted.
Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
Uprightness » With poverty, is better than sin with riches
Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Better is a little with righteousness, than great wealth with wrongdoing.
A good name is more to be desired than great wealth, and to be respected is better than silver and gold.
A good name is better than oil of great price, and the day of death than the day of birth.
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.
The little which the good man has is better than the wealth of evil-doers.
Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
The fear of the Lord is clean, and has no end; the decisions of the Lord are true and full of righteousness. More to be desired are they than gold, even than much shining gold; sweeter than the dropping honey.
You have done good to your servant, O Lord, in keeping with your word. Give me knowledge and good sense; for I have put my faith in your teachings. Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word. read more.
You are good, and your works are good; give me knowledge of your rules. The men of pride have said false things about me; but I will keep your orders in my heart. Their hearts are shut up with fat; but my delight is in your law. It is good for me to have been through trouble; so that I might come to the knowledge of your rules. The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
You are good, and your works are good; give me knowledge of your rules. The men of pride have said false things about me; but I will keep your orders in my heart. Their hearts are shut up with fat; but my delight is in your law. It is good for me to have been through trouble; so that I might come to the knowledge of your rules. The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold. 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. read more.
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. Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine. Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions. Through me chiefs have authority, and the noble ones are judging in righteousness. Those who have given me their love are loved by me, and those who make search for me with care will get me. Wealth and honour are in my hands, even wealth without equal and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even than the best gold; and my increase is more to be desired than silver.
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. Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine. Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions. Through me chiefs have authority, and the noble ones are judging in righteousness. Those who have given me their love are loved by me, and those who make search for me with care will get me. Wealth and honour are in my hands, even wealth without equal and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even than the best gold; and my increase is more to be desired than silver.