Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Instruction » The value of
My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not reject the teaching of your mother.
Verse Concepts
Bad ParentsAffection, ExpressingFathers, Responsibilities OfBeing A DadBeing A Part Of The Family Of GodChildren, needs ofdiscipline, in the familyAttitude Towards Your MotherMothers, Responsibilities OfRespect, For Human BeingsYouthAuthority Within The Family, Kinds OfObedient To ParentsFathers TeachingPeople TeachingPay Attention To People!Teaching ChildrenMothers Love For Children
For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching [of the law] is light,
And reproofs (rebukes) for discipline are the way of life,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
The words of the wise are like [prodding] goads, and these collected sayings are [firmly fixed in the mind] like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
Provoke » Figurative » Of mental incentive
The words of the wise are like [prodding] goads, and these collected sayings are [firmly fixed in the mind] like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
Speech/communication » The words of the wise
The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters [copious and difficult to fathom];
The fountain of [mature, godly] wisdom is like a bubbling stream [sparkling, fresh, pure, and life-giving].
The words of wise men heard in quietness are better than the shouting of one who rules among fools.
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious and win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him;
The words of the wise are like [prodding] goads, and these collected sayings are [firmly fixed in the mind] like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
Walls » Of houses » Had nails or pegs fastened into them when built
The words of the wise are like [prodding] goads, and these collected sayings are [firmly fixed in the mind] like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
“I will drive him like a peg in a firm place,
And he will become a throne of honor and glory to his father’s house.
Wise » Words » Inspiring and unforgettable
The words of the wise are like [prodding] goads, and these collected sayings are [firmly fixed in the mind] like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
Words » Spiritual wise » Inspiring and unforgettable
The words of the wise are like [prodding] goads, and these collected sayings are [firmly fixed in the mind] like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
Words » Of the wise » As goads, and as well-fastened nails
The words of the wise are like [prodding] goads, and these collected sayings are [firmly fixed in the mind] like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.