Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Ax
Zedekiah son of Kenaanah made iron horns and said, "This is what the Lord says, 'With these you will gore Syria until they are destroyed!'"
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The prophet asked, "Where did it drop in?" When he showed him the spot, Elisha cut off a branch, threw it in at that spot, and made the ax head float.
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If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge, he must exert a great deal of effort; so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.
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The thickets of the forest will be chopped down with an ax, and mighty Lebanon will fall.
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Wisdom » What wisdom is
So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man's wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.
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If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge, he must exert a great deal of effort; so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.
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Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.
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Wisdom is supreme -- so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
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For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her. "I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances. read more.
Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.
Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.
Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.
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Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day. For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.