Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible



The words of the wise are heard in peace [more] than the shouting of a ruler [is heard] among the fools.


Deep waters [are] words of the mouth of a man; a gushing stream [is] a fountain of wisdom.

The words of the wise are heard in peace [more] than the shouting of a ruler [is heard] among the fools.

The wise man [wins] favor by the words of his mouth, but the fool is devoured by his own lips.

The words of the wise [are] like cattle goads; the collections of the sages [are] like pricks inflicted by one shepherd.



To a city of warriors, the wise ascends, and he will bring down the stronghold--its object of trust.

[There was] a small city with few people in it. A great king came and besieged it, building great siege works against it. Now, a poor wise man was found in it, and he delivered the city by his wisdom. So I concluded that wisdom [is] better than might, yet the wisdom of the poor is despised, and his words are not heard. read more.
The words of the wise are heard in peace [more] than the shouting of a ruler [is heard] among the fools. Wisdom [is] better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

Or what king, going out to engage another king in battle, does not sit down first [and] deliberate whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand. But if not, [while] [the other] is still far away, he sends an ambassador [and] asks {for terms of} peace.


Apples of gold in a setting of silver is a matter spoken at its proper time.

The words of the wise are heard in peace [more] than the shouting of a ruler [is heard] among the fools.


Apples of gold in a setting of silver is a matter spoken at its proper time.

The words of the wise are heard in peace [more] than the shouting of a ruler [is heard] among the fools.