Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Man » Insignificance of
When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; what is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou dost visit him?
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Cause me to know, if thou hast understanding.
What is man that he should be clean and that he that is born of a woman should be justified?
Behold, he put no trust in his slaves, and his angels he charged with folly. How much more with those that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, who shall be crushed by the moth!
Can a man be profitable unto God? For he that is wise is profitable unto himself. Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that thou art justified? Or is it gain to him that thou makest thy ways perfect? Will he reprove thee or will he enter with thee into judgment because he fears thee? read more.
Certainly thy wickedness is great and thine iniquities have no end.
Certainly thy wickedness is great and thine iniquities have no end.
How then can man be justified with God? Or how can he that is born of a woman be clean? Behold, even the moon shall not shine, neither are the stars pure in his sight. How much less man, who is as a worm, and the son of man, who is also a worm?
Dost thou think this to be right, when thou didst say, I am more righteous than God? For thou didst say, What advantage will it be unto thee? And, What profit shall I have, if I am cleansed from my sin? I will answer thee and thy companions with thee. read more.
Look unto the heavens and see; and behold the heavens which are higher than thou. If thou dost sin, what hast thou done against him? Or if thy rebellion is multiplied, what doest thou unto him? If thou art righteous, what shalt thou give him? Or what shall he receive of thine hand? Thy wickedness shall hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness shall profit the son of man.
Look unto the heavens and see; and behold the heavens which are higher than thou. If thou dost sin, what hast thou done against him? Or if thy rebellion is multiplied, what doest thou unto him? If thou art righteous, what shalt thou give him? Or what shall he receive of thine hand? Thy wickedness shall hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness shall profit the son of man.
Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days? Hast thou shown the dayspring its place, that it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it?
LORD, what is man that thou knowest him? or the son of man, that thou esteemeth him? Man is like unto vanity; his days are as a shadow that passes away.
Profit » What is profitable
For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.
In all labour there is fruit, but to talk and not do, brings poverty.
Thy wickedness shall hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness shall profit the son of man.
Knowledge is good with an inheritance and is the excellency of those that see the sun.
Admonish them to be subject to dominion and power, and to persuade those who have authority, that they be quick unto every good work. That they speak evil of no one, that they not be contentious, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men. For we ourselves also were foolish in another time, rebellious, deceived, serving diverse lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. read more.
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, which he poured out abundantly in us through Jesus, the Christ, our Saviour; that being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The Word is faithful, and I desire that thou affirm this constantly, that those who have believed God might be careful to conduct themselves in good works. This is good and profitable unto men.
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, which he poured out abundantly in us through Jesus, the Christ, our Saviour; that being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The Word is faithful, and I desire that thou affirm this constantly, that those who have believed God might be careful to conduct themselves in good works. This is good and profitable unto men.
The fruit of righteousness » What righteousness does
Riches shall not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness shall deliver from death.
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
Righteousness exalts a people, but sin is a reproach to the nations.
Thy wickedness shall hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness shall profit the son of man.
Righteousness keeps the one of the perfect way: but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
Wickedness » What wickedness does
Thine own wickedness shall chastise thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee; know therefore and see how evil and bitter it is, that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God and that my fear is lacking in thee, saith the Lord GOD of the hosts.
For wickedness burns as the fire, it shall devour the briers and thorns and shall kindle in the thickets of the forest, and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke.
Thy wickedness shall hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness shall profit the son of man.
Righteousness keeps the one of the perfect way: but wickedness overthrows the sinner.