Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Folly » Of men » General references to
As dead flies cause the perfumer's ointment to stink, so also does a little foolishness to one's reputation of wisdom and honor.
The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.
A dog that returns to its vomit is like a fool who reverts to his folly.
This is the fate of those who are foolish and of those who correct their words after they speak. Interlude
A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
I concluded that wisdom is more useful than foolishness, just as light is more useful than darkness.
Light » Described as » Useful and precious
I concluded that wisdom is more useful than foolishness, just as light is more useful than darkness.
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The preciousness of
I concluded that wisdom is more useful than foolishness, just as light is more useful than darkness.
because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it."
Wisdom given as strength to a wise person is better than having ten powerful men in the city.
How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding, because her profit is better than the profit of silver, and her yield than fine gold.