Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Ax
And Zedekiah, the son of Chenaanah, had made himself horns of iron and said, Thus hath the LORD said, With these thou shalt push Syria until they are consumed.
And the man of God said, Where did it fall? And he showed him the place. Then he cut down a stick and cast it in there and caused the iron to swim.
If the iron is blunt, and he does not whet the edge, then he must put forth more strength, but the advantages of wisdom excel.
And he shall cut down the thickness of the forest with iron, and Lebanon shall fall by force.
Wisdom » What wisdom is
Then I said, Wisdom is better than strength: even though the poor man's knowledge is despised, and his words are not heard.
If the iron is blunt, and he does not whet the edge, then he must put forth more strength, but the advantages of wisdom excel.
Wisdom appears upon the countenance of him that has understanding, but the eyes of a fool manifest his folly unto the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
For wisdom is better than precious stones; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I invent the knowledge of giving counsel. The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; pride, arrogancy, the evil way, and the perverse mouth, do I hate. read more.
With me is counsel, and existence; I am understanding; strength belongs to me.
With me is counsel, and existence; I am understanding; strength belongs to me.
Wisdom, is too high for a fool; he shall not open his mouth in the gate.
Knowledge is good with an inheritance and is the excellency of those that see the sun. For knowledge is a defence, and money is a defence; but wisdom excels in that it gives life to those that have it.