Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » The poor
You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the Lord is their shelter.
So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man's wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.
Despisement » Who is despised
A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.
So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man's wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.
For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as men condemned to die, because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to people. We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored!
Ingratitude » Of man to man » Citizens
There was once a small city with a few men in it, and a mighty king attacked it, besieging it and building strong siege works against it. However, a poor but wise man lived in the city, and he could have delivered the city by his wisdom, but no one listened to that poor man. So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man's wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.
the Needy » Despised
So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man's wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.
But you have dishonored the poor! Are not the rich oppressing you and dragging you into the courts?
A poor person is disliked even by his neighbors, but those who love the rich are many.
All the relatives of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends avoid him -- he pursues them with words, but they do not respond.
The poor » Despised
So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man's wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.
But you have dishonored the poor! Are not the rich oppressing you and dragging you into the courts?
A poor person is disliked even by his neighbors, but those who love the rich are many.
All the relatives of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends avoid him -- he pursues them with words, but they do not respond.
Strength » What is better than strength
So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man's wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.
War » Requires
for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory.
The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.
There was once a small city with a few men in it, and a mighty king attacked it, besieging it and building strong siege works against it. However, a poor but wise man lived in the city, and he could have delivered the city by his wisdom, but no one listened to that poor man. So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man's wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice. read more.
The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.
The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.
Or what king, going out to confront another king in battle, will not sit down first and determine whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand? If he cannot succeed, he will send a representative while the other is still a long way off and ask for terms of peace.
Wisdom » What wisdom is
So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man's wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.
If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge, he must exert a great deal of effort; so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.
Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is supreme -- so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her. "I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances. read more.
Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.
Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.
Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.
Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day. For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.