Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible






Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be justified?

Should he reason with unprofitable talk, Or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?



The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

therefore prophesy, and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because, even because they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that ye might be a possession unto the residue of the nations, and ye are taken up in the lips of talkers, and the evil report of the people;


And 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 stripes. A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.


For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God.

As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.




The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.




Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.


The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.


Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it would be your wisdom.

Shall vain words have an end? Or what provoketh thee that thou answerest? I also could speak as ye do; If your soul were in my soul's stead, I could join words together against you, And shake my head at you.

Who is this that darkeneth counsel By words without knowledge?

Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

Slander not a servant unto his master, Lest he curse thee, and thou be held guilty.

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. A fool also multiplieth words: yet man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?





Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be justified?

Should he reason with unprofitable talk, Or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?



The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

therefore prophesy, and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because, even because they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that ye might be a possession unto the residue of the nations, and ye are taken up in the lips of talkers, and the evil report of the people;


In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.








The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. A fool also multiplieth words: yet man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?


He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.



Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.





Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be justified?

Should he reason with unprofitable talk, Or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?



The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

therefore prophesy, and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because, even because they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that ye might be a possession unto the residue of the nations, and ye are taken up in the lips of talkers, and the evil report of the people;