Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Profit » What is profitable
For bodily exercise profiteth little: But godliness is good unto all things, as a thing which hath promises of the life that is now, and of the life to come.
In every labour there is some profit; but only vain words bringeth forth penury.
of such an ungodly person as thou, and of the son of man that is righteous - as thou pretendest to be?
Warn them, that they submit themselves to rule and power, to obey the officers, that they be ready unto all good works, that they speak evil of no man, that they be no fighters, but soft, showing all meekness unto all men. For we ourselves also were in times past, unwise, disobedient, deceived, in danger to lusts, and to divers manners of voluptuousness, living in maliciousness and envy, full of hate, hating one another. read more.
But after that the kindness and love of our saviour God to man ward appeared, not of the deeds of righteousness which we wrought, but of his mercy, he saved us, by the fountain of the new birth, and with the renewing of the holy ghost, which he shed on us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our saviour; that we, once justified by his grace, should be heirs of eternal life, through hope. This is a true saying. Of these things I would thou shouldest certify, that they which believe God, might be diligent to go forward in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
But after that the kindness and love of our saviour God to man ward appeared, not of the deeds of righteousness which we wrought, but of his mercy, he saved us, by the fountain of the new birth, and with the renewing of the holy ghost, which he shed on us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our saviour; that we, once justified by his grace, should be heirs of eternal life, through hope. This is a true saying. Of these things I would thou shouldest certify, that they which believe God, might be diligent to go forward in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Wisdom » What wisdom is
Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
When an iron is blunt, and the point not sharpened, it must be whet again, and that with might. Even so doth wisdom follow diligence.
Wisdom shineth in the face of him that hath understanding; but the eyes of fools wander throughout all lands.
The chief point of wisdom is that thou be willing to obtain wisdom, and before all thy goods to get the understanding.
For wisdom is more worth than precious stones; yea, all the things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto it. "I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own. With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them. read more.
I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength.
I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength.
Wisdom is a high thing; yea, even to the fool, for he dare not open his mouth in the gate.
Wisdom is better than riches; yea, much more worth than the eyesight. For wisdom defendeth as well as money, and the excellent knowledge and wisdom giveth life to him that have it in possession.