Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible



The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.


The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.

The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.



A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

There was a little city, and few men within it; and a great king came against it, besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it. Now a poor wise man was found in it, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. Then I said, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. read more.
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.

Or what king, as he goes to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an envoy, and asks for conditions of peace.


A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.


A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.