Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Perversion » The perverse
A man is praised because of his wise words, but the perverted mind will be despised.
Someone whose conduct is upright fears the LORD, but whoever is devious in his ways despises him.
The person whose mind is perverse does not find good, and anyone with perverted speech falls into trouble.
Whoever walks in integrity lives prudently, but whoever perverts his way of life will be exposed.
A poor man who walks blamelessly is better than a fool who speaks perversely.
It's better to be poor and live a blameless life than to be rich but crooked in one's lifestyle.
Uprightness » With poverty, is better than sin with riches
It's better to be poor and live a blameless life than to be rich but crooked in one's lifestyle.
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
A little gain with righteousness is better than great income without justice.
A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
A good name exceeds the value of fine perfume, and the day of someone's death exceeds the value of the day of his birth.
Better is a little accompanied by fear of the LORD than abundant wealth with turmoil.
Better is the little that the righteous have than the abundance of many wicked people.
It's better to be poor and live a blameless life than to be rich but crooked in one's lifestyle.
The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous. They are more desirable than gold, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
LORD, you have dealt well with your servant, according to your word. Teach me both knowledge and appropriate discretion, because I believe in your commands. Before I was humbled, I wandered away, but now I observe your words. read more.
LORD, you are good, and do what is good; teach me your statutes. The arrogant have accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly. Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction. It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes. Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod
LORD, you are good, and do what is good; teach me your statutes. The arrogant have accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly. Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction. It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes. Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod
Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest gold, because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it." "I, wisdom, am related to prudence. I know how to be discreet. read more.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle, and perverted speech I despise. Counsel belongs to me, along with sound judgment. I am understanding. Power belongs to me. Kings reign by me, and rulers dispense justice through me. By me leaders rule, as do noble officials and all who govern justly. I love those who love me, and those who seek me will find me. Wealth and honor accompany me, as do enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, better than even refined gold, and my benefit surpasses the purest silver.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle, and perverted speech I despise. Counsel belongs to me, along with sound judgment. I am understanding. Power belongs to me. Kings reign by me, and rulers dispense justice through me. By me leaders rule, as do noble officials and all who govern justly. I love those who love me, and those who seek me will find me. Wealth and honor accompany me, as do enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, better than even refined gold, and my benefit surpasses the purest silver.