Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible




In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, it is more important to fear God.


Then he told the two of them: "Pay attention to what I have to say! When there is a prophet among you, won't I, the LORD, reveal myself to him in a vision? Won't I speak with him in a dream?

Let the prophet who has a dream relate the dream, but let whoever receives my message speak my message truthfully. What does straw have in common with wheat?" declares the LORD.

"Then it will come about at a later time that I will pour out my Spirit on every person. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your elderly people will dream dreams, and your young people will see visions.


In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, it is more important to fear God.

But then you scared me with dreams; you terrified me with visions.




For there are many people who are rebellious, especially those who are converts from Judaism. They speak utter nonsense and deceive people.



"Shouldn't a multitude of words be answered, or a person who talks too much be vindicated?

Should he engage in unprofitable argument, or give a speech that benefits no one?



He begins his speech with foolishness, and concludes it with evil madness.

"Therefore this is what you are to prophesy: "Here's what the Lord GOD says, "You've been turned into a desolate wasteland and crushed by everyone who surrounds you for a very, very good reason. You've become the property of all the other nations and you've become the object of gossip and whispering campaigns of the nations."'"


But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those two men, their stupidity will be plain to everyone.


A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.


A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.

Furthermore, the way a fool lives shows he has no sense; he proclaims to everyone that he's a fool.


But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those two men, their stupidity will be plain to everyone.


A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.


A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.

Furthermore, the way a fool lives shows he has no sense; he proclaims to everyone that he's a fool.


I tell you, on Judgment Day people will give an account for every thoughtless word they have uttered, because by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."

A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting. A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.


In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, it is more important to fear God.

A thorn in the hand of a drunkard that's what a proverb quoted by a fool is.




A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.


A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.


Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near.

What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.


Useless legs to the lame that's what a proverb quoted by a fool is.


I wish you'd all just shut up. Then at least you would appear to be wise.

Will windy words like yours never end? What is upsetting you that you keep on arguing? "I could also talk like you if only you were in my place! Then I would put together an argument against you. I would shake my head at you

"Who is this who keeps darkening my counsel without knowing what he's talking about?

Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him.

Don't lie about a servant to his master, or that servant will curse you and you will pay for it.

He begins his speech with foolishness, and concludes it with evil madness. The fool overflows with words, and no one can predict what will happen. As to what will happen after him, who can explain it?


For there are many people who are rebellious, especially those who are converts from Judaism. They speak utter nonsense and deceive people.



"Shouldn't a multitude of words be answered, or a person who talks too much be vindicated?

Should he engage in unprofitable argument, or give a speech that benefits no one?



He begins his speech with foolishness, and concludes it with evil madness.

"Therefore this is what you are to prophesy: "Here's what the Lord GOD says, "You've been turned into a desolate wasteland and crushed by everyone who surrounds you for a very, very good reason. You've become the property of all the other nations and you've become the object of gossip and whispering campaigns of the nations."'"


A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting. A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.


A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.


Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near.

Useless legs to the lame that's what a proverb quoted by a fool is.


The words spoken by the wise are gracious, but the lips of a fool will devour him. He begins his speech with foolishness, and concludes it with evil madness. The fool overflows with words, and no one can predict what will happen. As to what will happen after him, who can explain it?








The words spoken by the wise are gracious, but the lips of a fool will devour him. He begins his speech with foolishness, and concludes it with evil madness. The fool overflows with words, and no one can predict what will happen. As to what will happen after him, who can explain it?


For there are many people who are rebellious, especially those who are converts from Judaism. They speak utter nonsense and deceive people.



"Shouldn't a multitude of words be answered, or a person who talks too much be vindicated?

Should he engage in unprofitable argument, or give a speech that benefits no one?



He begins his speech with foolishness, and concludes it with evil madness.

"Therefore this is what you are to prophesy: "Here's what the Lord GOD says, "You've been turned into a desolate wasteland and crushed by everyone who surrounds you for a very, very good reason. You've become the property of all the other nations and you've become the object of gossip and whispering campaigns of the nations."'"