Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Anger » Brings its own punishment
“For anger slays the foolish man,
And jealousy kills the simple (naive).
A man of great anger will bear the penalty [for his quick temper and lack of self-control];
For if you rescue him [and do not let him learn from the consequences of his action], you will only have to rescue him over and over again.
Like a city that is broken down and without walls [leaving it unprotected]
Is a man who has no self-control over his spirit [and sets himself up for trouble].
Envy » What envy does
A calm and peaceful and tranquil heart is life and health to the body,
But passion and envy are like rottenness to the bones.
Call now -- "is there any who will answer you? And to which of the holy [angels] will you turn? For vexation and rage kill the foolish man; jealousy and indignation slay the simple.
Envy » Hurtful to the envious
“For anger slays the foolish man,
And jealousy kills the simple (naive).
A calm and peaceful and tranquil heart is life and health to the body,
But passion and envy are like rottenness to the bones.
Wrath » What wrath does
Call now -- "is there any who will answer you? And to which of the holy [angels] will you turn? For vexation and rage kill the foolish man; jealousy and indignation slay the simple.