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Thematic Bible



At their feasts they have lyre, harp,
tambourine, flute, and wine.
They do not perceive the Lord’s actions,
and they do not see the work of His hands.
Verse ConceptsFlutesAmusementsBanquets, ActivitiesHarpsLyreMusical Instruments, types ofWorldly Pleasures, Leads ToDrunkenness, ResultsDissipationTambourinesLyresdrums

Woe to those who are at ease in Zion and to those who feel secure on the hill of Samaria- the notable people in this first of the nations, those the house of Israel comes to. Cross over to Calneh and see; go from there to great Hamath; then go down to Gath of the Philistines. Are you better than these kingdoms? Is their territory larger than yours? You dismiss any thought of the evil day and bring in a reign of violence. read more.
They lie on beds [inlaid with] ivory, sprawled out on their couches, and dine on lambs from the flock and calves from the stall. They improvise songs to the sound of the harp and invent their own musical instruments like David. They drink wine by the bowlful and anoint themselves with the finest oils but do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.


Yet they say to God: "Leave us alone! We don't want to know Your ways. Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, and what will we gain by pleading with Him?"


and your poverty will come like a robber,
your need, like a bandit.
Verse ConceptsBanditsIdleness Leads ToSloth, Leads ToAvoiding Povertyrelaxation


A slacker’s craving will kill him
because his hands refuse to work.
Verse ConceptsIdle HandsSluggardsIdleness Leads ToSloth, Leads ToDeath For Other Reasonssloth


and your poverty will come like a robber,
your need, like a bandit.
Verse ConceptsBanditsIdleness Leads ToSloth, Leads ToAvoiding Povertyrelaxation



I went by the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking sense. Thistles had come up everywhere, weeds covered the ground, and the stone wall was ruined.

At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say. Verse ConceptsBackbitingBusybodiesGossipHabitsIdlenessLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfRumoursSluggardsIdleness Leads ToMeddlingRecreationSloth, Leads ToNot Being StillNot StillMinding Your Own Businessgossiping


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