Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » The poor
Ye put to shame the counsel of the poor, Because Jehovah is his refuge.
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
Despisement » Who is despised
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
For, I think, God hath set forth us the apostles last of all, as men doomed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, both to angels and men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye have glory, but we have dishonor.
Ingratitude » Of man to man » Citizens
There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it. Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
the Needy » Despised
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats?
The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: How much more do his friends go far from him! He pursueth them with words, but they are gone.
The poor » Despised
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats?
The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: How much more do his friends go far from him! He pursueth them with words, but they are gone.
Strength » What is better than strength
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
War » Requires
For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it. Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. read more.
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.
Or what king, as he goeth to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and take counsel whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and asketh conditions of peace.
Wisdom » What wisdom is
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it. I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge and discretion. The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate. read more.
Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.
Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.
Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun. For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.