Thematic Bible: Wise


Thematic Bible



Then your maidservant said, ‘Please let the word of my lord the king be comforting, for as the angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and evil. And may the Lord your God be with you.’” Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfKnowledge Of Good And EvilAngels, DescriptionThe Angel Of GodGod Be With YouLike Angels

in order to change the appearance of things your servant Joab has done this thing. But my lord is wise, like the wisdom of the angel of God, to know all that is in the earth.” Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human NatureWisdom, Human ImportanceThe Angel Of GodLike Angels

And He will delight in the fear of the Lord,
And He will not judge by what His eyes see,
Nor make a decision by what His ears hear;
Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfLeaders, PoliticalSpirit Of ChristAppearancesChrist JudgingMaking DecisionsFearing Godrumors

I advise you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness will not be revealed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. Verse ConceptsCoveringadvisersAdvice, From GodBuying and sellingGoldHeaven, Inheritance OfMedicineMetalsMoney, Attitudes ToNakednessWise CouncelRefiningRiches, SpiritualHoly Spirit, Types OfSpiritual InvestmentClarityRich ApparelSpiritual TreasuresAlchemyWhite And Bright ClothesWhite ClothsAlternatives To MoneyBuying God's GiftGold TransferredThe Faculty Of Sight

Now listen to me: I will give you counsel, and God be with you. You be the people’s representative before God, and you bring the disputes to God, Verse ConceptsWise CouncelPay Attention To People!

Then they spoke to him, saying, “If you will be a servant to this people today, and will serve them and grant them their petition, and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.” Verse ConceptsWise CouncelServants Of People

Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you: break away now from your sins by doing righteousness and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a prolonging of your prosperity.’ Verse ConceptsGood Human Adviceevil, believers' responses toKindnessWise CouncelRenunciationRepentance, Nature OfAction For A Long TimePeople Showing MercyMan's Counsel

While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him a message, saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous Man; for last night I suffered greatly in a dream because of Him.” Verse ConceptsInnocence, Examples OfJudgment SeatJudgesWise CouncelSittingSleeplessnessWivesVisions And Dreams In ScriptureChrist, Names ForJudgement SeatLeave Them AloneWife

And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men. Verse ConceptsWise CouncelThought

Concerning Edom.
Thus says the Lord of hosts,
“Is there no longer any wisdom in Teman?
Has good counsel been lost to the prudent?
Has their wisdom decayed?
Verse ConceptsSelf ConfidenceWorldly WisdomMan's Wisdom

So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?” Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfHeart, HumanWisdom, Human ImportanceWisdom, Source Of HumanKnowledgeDiscerning God's ThingsPeople Involved In JudgementPay Attention To God!Making DecisionsDiscernmentDecision Making


behold, I have done according to your words. Behold, I have given you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has been no one like you before you, nor shall one like you arise after you. Verse ConceptsDiscernment Of GovernorsWisdom, Human ImportanceUnique Individuals

Now God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment and breadth of mind, like the sand that is on the seashore. Verse ConceptsBreadthSandSolomon, Character OfUnderstandingEnlargementSpiritual ProgressSand And GravelDiscernmentmindset


“Take my instruction and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choicest gold.
Verse ConceptsChoicesValuing KnowledgeThings Like GoldThings Like SilverAlternatives To MoneyExcellence

He who troubles his own house will inherit wind,
And the foolish will be servant to the wisehearted.
Verse ConceptsTroubleServanthood, In SocietyWindControlling ParentsFruits Of SinServants Of PeopleInheritanceFamiliesFamily Problems

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
But in the hearts of fools it is made known.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfRenewed HeartAspects Of People Made Known

My son, if your heart is wise,
My own heart also will be glad;
Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingRenewed HeartAcquiring WisdomRejoicing In Wisdom


Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
But in the hearts of fools it is made known.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfRenewed HeartAspects Of People Made Known

My son, if your heart is wise,
My own heart also will be glad;
Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingRenewed HeartAcquiring WisdomRejoicing In Wisdom

The locusts have no king,
Yet all of them go out in ranks;
Verse ConceptsInsectsLocustsNo King

Four things are small on the earth,
But they are exceedingly wise:
Verse ConceptsAntsInstinctFour Creaturesmistresswise


And He will delight in the fear of the Lord,
And He will not judge by what His eyes see,
Nor make a decision by what His ears hear;
Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfLeaders, PoliticalSpirit Of ChristAppearancesChrist JudgingMaking DecisionsFearing Godrumors


We have thought on Your lovingkindness, O God,
In the midst of Your temple.
Verse ConceptsMeditationTheologyLovingkindnessMeditation On God Himself

I considered my ways
And turned my feet to Your testimonies.
Verse ConceptsMan's WaysSelf ExaminationExamining YourselfTurning To GodDirection





We have thought on Your lovingkindness, O God,
In the midst of Your temple.
Verse ConceptsMeditationTheologyLovingkindnessMeditation On God Himself

I considered my ways
And turned my feet to Your testimonies.
Verse ConceptsMan's WaysSelf ExaminationExamining YourselfTurning To GodDirection




I advise you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness will not be revealed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. Verse ConceptsCoveringadvisersAdvice, From GodBuying and sellingGoldHeaven, Inheritance OfMedicineMetalsMoney, Attitudes ToNakednessWise CouncelRefiningRiches, SpiritualHoly Spirit, Types OfSpiritual InvestmentClarityRich ApparelSpiritual TreasuresAlchemyWhite And Bright ClothesWhite ClothsAlternatives To MoneyBuying God's GiftGold TransferredThe Faculty Of Sight

Now listen to me: I will give you counsel, and God be with you. You be the people’s representative before God, and you bring the disputes to God, Verse ConceptsWise CouncelPay Attention To People!

Then they spoke to him, saying, “If you will be a servant to this people today, and will serve them and grant them their petition, and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.” Verse ConceptsWise CouncelServants Of People

Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you: break away now from your sins by doing righteousness and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a prolonging of your prosperity.’ Verse ConceptsGood Human Adviceevil, believers' responses toKindnessWise CouncelRenunciationRepentance, Nature OfAction For A Long TimePeople Showing MercyMan's Counsel

While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him a message, saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous Man; for last night I suffered greatly in a dream because of Him.” Verse ConceptsInnocence, Examples OfJudgment SeatJudgesWise CouncelSittingSleeplessnessWivesVisions And Dreams In ScriptureChrist, Names ForJudgement SeatLeave Them AloneWife

And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men. Verse ConceptsWise CouncelThought






Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many great gifts, and he made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon and chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon. Verse ConceptsRulersWisdom, Human NatureProvincesPromotionAdministration

Now in the morning his spirit was troubled, so he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all its wise men. And Pharaoh told them his dreams, but there was no one who could interpret them to Pharaoh. Verse ConceptsDivination, Practiced ByMorningRestlessnessWisdom, Human NatureMagiciansWise MenKings SummoningNo One AvailableTelling Dreams

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, Verse ConceptsWise MenHistoryBethlehemProphecies Concerning ChristOut Of The EastBabies As Prophetic SignsKings of judahNativity of Jesus ChristJesus Birthspringtimeepiphany

So the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they looked for Daniel and his friends to kill them. Verse ConceptsAttempting To Kill Specific PeopleThose Looking For People

Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times—for it was the custom of the king so to speak before all who knew law and justice Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature Of

I have chosen the faithful way;
I have placed Your ordinances before me.
Verse ConceptsGod's WaysChoosing God's WayMaking Decisions

Let Your hand be ready to help me,
For I have chosen Your precepts.
Verse ConceptsChoosing God's WayGod Help!

Though all the peoples walk
Each in the name of his god,
As for us, we will walk
In the name of the Lord our God forever and ever.
Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, To GodTravelling With GodWalkingEternal LoyaltyIn God's NameWorshiping God

Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken in right circumstances.
Verse ConceptsFruitGoldA Time To SpeakSensitivityApplesA Word Fitly Spoken

The words of the wise heard in quietness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. Verse ConceptsNo ShoutingFaintnessFools


“How painful are honest words!
But what does your argument prove?
Verse ConceptsGod Is ImmanentPlainnesslegacy

Then Naomi took the child and laid him in her lap, and became his nurse. Verse ConceptsAdoption

The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd. Verse ConceptsNailsSharp Tools

Words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, while the lips of a fool consume him; Verse ConceptsFools



If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Verse ConceptsFreedom, Of The WillAge, Glories OfFamily, Worship InChoicesdoubt, results ofFamilies, Examples OfGood Decision Making ExamplesIntentionsHeads Of The FamilyChoosingFaithful, Choose To RemainZeal, ReligiousLife's PurposeEmployers, Good ExamplesChoosing God's WayBehold Me!Encouraged To Serve Foreign godsServing One's Own GodsBeyond The EuphratesServingServing God

So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?” Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfHeart, HumanWisdom, Human ImportanceWisdom, Source Of HumanKnowledgeDiscerning God's ThingsPeople Involved In JudgementPay Attention To God!Making DecisionsDiscernmentDecision Making


but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” Verse ConceptsNeedHalf Of ThingsDoing The Right ThingBeauty And Self Worth