Thematic Bible: A characteristic of fools


Thematic Bible




The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
Verse ConceptsAngerInsultsModerationPrudenceName CallingAnger ManagementAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsAspects Of People Made KnownInsulting Other PeopleEmotions


He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],
But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].
Verse ConceptsAngerAggressionControlling AngerAnger ManagementAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsQuick TemperedSlow To AngerLoving Your EnemiesEtiquetteBeing PatientAnger And Forgivenesspatientimpulsiveness


Stone is heavy and the sand weighty,
But a fool’s [unreasonable] wrath is heavier and more burdensome than both of them.
Verse ConceptsMineralsSandProvokingAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsHeavy BurdensSand And GravelUnnamed People Angry With Othersweight


Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,
For anger dwells in the heart of fools.
Verse ConceptsAngerAggressionBullyingControlling AngerAnger ManagementAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsHasty ActionFoolsEmotions