Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » The poor
And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”
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Despisement » Who is despised
And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”
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For I think God has displayed us, the apostles, in last place, like men condemned to die: we have become a spectacle to the world and to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored!
Ingratitude » Of man to man » Citizens
There was a small city with few men in it. A great king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siege works against it. Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he delivered the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man. And I said, "Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded."
the Needy » Despised
And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”
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Yet you dishonored that poor man. Don’t the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts?
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how much more do his friends
keep their distance from him!
He may pursue them with words,
but they are not there.
The poor » Despised
And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”
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Yet you dishonored that poor man. Don’t the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts?
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how much more do his friends
keep their distance from him!
He may pursue them with words,
but they are not there.
Strength » What is better than strength
And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”
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War » Requires
and brought down its secure fortress.
There was a small city with few men in it. A great king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siege works against it. Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he delivered the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man. And I said, "Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded." read more.
The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much good.
The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much good.
"Or what king, going to war against another king, will not first sit down and decide if he is able with 10,000 to oppose the one who comes against him with 20,000? If not, while the other is still far off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace.
Wisdom » What wisdom is
And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”
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then one must exert more strength;
however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.
but a fool’s eyes
And whatever else you get, get understanding.
For wisdom is better than precious stones, and nothing desirable can compare with it. I, Wisdom, share a home with shrewdness and have knowledge and discretion. To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech. read more.
I possess good advice and competence; I have understanding and strength.
I possess good advice and competence; I have understanding and strength.
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and an advantage to those who see the sun. For wisdom is protection as money is protection, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.