Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » The poor
As for you, ye have made a mock at the counsel of the poor, because he putteth his trust in the LORD.
Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
Despisement » Who is despised
A man shall be commended for his wisdom; but a fool shall be despised.
Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
Me thinketh that God hath set forth us, which are apostles, for the lowest of all: as it were, men appointed to death. For we are a gazingstock unto the world, and to the angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, and ye are wise through Christ: we are weak, and ye are strong. Ye are honorable, and we are despised.
Ingratitude » Of man to man » Citizens
There was a little city, and a few men within it: so there came a great king and besieged it, and made great bulwarks against it. And in the city there was found a poor man - but he was wise - which with his wisdom delivered the city: yet was there no body, that had any respect for such a simple man. Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
the Needy » Despised
Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
But ye have despised the poor. Are not the rich they which oppress you: and they which draw you before judges?
The poor is hated even of his own neighbours; but the rich hath many friends.
As for the poor, he is hated among all his brethren; yea, his own friends forsake him, and he that giveth credence unto words, getteth nothing.
The poor » Despised
Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
But ye have despised the poor. Are not the rich they which oppress you: and they which draw you before judges?
The poor is hated even of his own neighbours; but the rich hath many friends.
As for the poor, he is hated among all his brethren; yea, his own friends forsake him, and he that giveth credence unto words, getteth nothing.
Strength » What is better than strength
Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
War » Requires
For with discretion must wars be taken in hand, and whereas are many that can give counsel, there is the victory.
A wise man winneth the city of the mighty; and as for the strength that they trust in, he bringeth it down.
There was a little city, and a few men within it: so there came a great king and besieged it, and made great bulwarks against it. And in the city there was found a poor man - but he was wise - which with his wisdom delivered the city: yet was there no body, that had any respect for such a simple man. Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. read more.
A wise man's counsel that is followed in silence, is far above the crying of a captain among fools. For wisdom is better than harness: but one unthrifty alone destroyeth much good.
A wise man's counsel that is followed in silence, is far above the crying of a captain among fools. For wisdom is better than harness: but one unthrifty alone destroyeth much good.
Or what king goeth to make battle against another king, and sitteth not down first, and casteth in his mind, 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 will send ambassadors, and desire peace.
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.