Thematic Bible: Of wisdom


Thematic Bible



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



To the man with whom he is pleased, God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy; but to the sinner he gives the work of getting goods together and storing up wealth, to give to him in whom God has pleasure. This again is to no purpose and desire for wind.



For I will give you words and wisdom, so that not one of those who are against you will be able to get the better of you, or to put you in the wrong.


My son, if you will take my words to your heart, storing up my laws in your mind; So that your ear gives attention to wisdom, and your heart is turned to knowledge; Truly, if you are crying out for good sense, and your request is for knowledge; read more.
If you are looking for her as for silver, and searching for her as for stored-up wealth; Then the fear of the Lord will be clear to you, and knowledge of God will be yours. For the Lord gives wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and reason: He has salvation stored up for the upright, he is a breastplate to those in whom there is no evil; He keeps watch on the ways which are right, and takes care of those who have the fear of him. Then you will have knowledge of righteousness and right acting, and upright behaviour, even of every good way.


She is a tree of life to all who take her in their hands, and happy is everyone who keeps her.


Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain