Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » The poor
Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD 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 that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.
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 despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: 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, yet they are wanting to him.
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 despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: 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, yet they are wanting to him.
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 counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety.
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth 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 wise men are heard in quiet more 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 wise men are heard in quiet more 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, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be 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 desireth 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 he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
Wisdom is before 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: and 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 to it. I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. read more.
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.