Thematic Bible
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Evil » Speech evil speaking » Vain talk condemned
For there are many rebellious men who are empty talkers [just windbags] and deceivers; especially those of the circumcision [those Jews who insist that Gentile believers must be circumcised and keep the Law in order to be saved].
For the dream comes through much effort, and the voice of the fool through many words.
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
“Shall a multitude of words not be answered?
And should a talkative man [making such a long-winded defense] be acquitted?
“Should he rebuke and argue with useless talk?
Or with words in which there is no benefit?
In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger,
But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.
the beginning of his talking is foolishness and the end of his talk is wicked madness.
therefore prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “For good reason they have made you a desolation, and they crushed you from every side so that you would become a possession of the rest of the nations and you have become the talk and the whispering of the people.”’”
Speaking, evil » Vain talk condemned
For there are many rebellious men who are empty talkers [just windbags] and deceivers; especially those of the circumcision [those Jews who insist that Gentile believers must be circumcised and keep the Law in order to be saved].
For the dream comes through much effort, and the voice of the fool through many words.
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
“Shall a multitude of words not be answered?
And should a talkative man [making such a long-winded defense] be acquitted?
“Should he rebuke and argue with useless talk?
Or with words in which there is no benefit?
In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger,
But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.
the beginning of his talking is foolishness and the end of his talk is wicked madness.
therefore prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “For good reason they have made you a desolation, and they crushed you from every side so that you would become a possession of the rest of the nations and you have become the talk and the whispering of the people.”’”
Vain talk » Vain talk condemned
For there are many rebellious men who are empty talkers [just windbags] and deceivers; especially those of the circumcision [those Jews who insist that Gentile believers must be circumcised and keep the Law in order to be saved].
For the dream comes through much effort, and the voice of the fool through many words.
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
“Shall a multitude of words not be answered?
And should a talkative man [making such a long-winded defense] be acquitted?
“Should he rebuke and argue with useless talk?
Or with words in which there is no benefit?
In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger,
But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.
the beginning of his talking is foolishness and the end of his talk is wicked madness.
therefore prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “For good reason they have made you a desolation, and they crushed you from every side so that you would become a possession of the rest of the nations and you have become the talk and the whispering of the people.”’”
Uncharitableness » Instances of » Zophar toward job
Then Zophar the Naamathite replied, Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk [and making such great professions] be pronounced free from guilt or blame? Should your boastings and babble make men keep silent? And when you mock and scoff, shall no man make you ashamed? read more.
For you have said, My doctrine [that God afflicts the righteous knowingly] is pure, and I am clean in [God's] eyes. But oh, that God would speak, and open His lips against you, And that He would show you the secrets of wisdom! For He is manifold in understanding! Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your guilt and iniquity [deserve].
For you have said, My doctrine [that God afflicts the righteous knowingly] is pure, and I am clean in [God's] eyes. But oh, that God would speak, and open His lips against you, And that He would show you the secrets of wisdom! For He is manifold in understanding! Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your guilt and iniquity [deserve].