Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Folly » Of men » General references to
Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor, [so] a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
The wisdom of a prudent man is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
As a dog who returns to his vomit, [is] a fool who repeats his folly.
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
He who gives answer before he hears, it is folly and shame to him.
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Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The preciousness of
For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding. For the gain of it is better than the gain of silver, and the profit of it than fine gold.