Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible




A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People



Do not speak in the ears of a fool,
For he will despise the [godly] wisdom of your words.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfWasteWorry And StressFoolsAnxiety And Stressspeakingenergy


The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true, they are righteous altogether.
Verse ConceptsOrdinancesReverence, And BlessingReverence To GodEternal TruthClean ObjectsGod's Word Is RighteousThe Fear Of The LordGod's Word Is TrueScripture, Inerrancy Of


Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and trouble with it.
Verse ConceptsModerationProverbsRestlessnessFear Of God, Results OfLittle FoodTreasure In HeavenThe Fear Of The LordAnxiety And FearFearing GodBeing Contentproblems






By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart,
And by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.
Verse ConceptsRespect, For God's CharacterReverence, And ObedienceSin, Deliverance From GodSin, Avoidance OfFear Of The LordReverence To God


The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;
A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord;
His praise endures forever.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfPraiseEducation, Elements OfBeginningIntelligenceKnowledge Of Good And EvilReverence, And BlessingUnderstandingWisdom, Human NatureFear Of The LordReverence To GodBeginning Of WisdomEternal PraiseGod Giving UnderstandingPraise To God Is FittingGod Gives WisdomThe Fear Of The LordFearing God


The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.
Verse ConceptsEducation, Elements OfChildren, responsibilities to GodDiscernment, Source OfBeginningIntelligenceFearReverence, And BlessingUnderstandingWisdom, Human NatureAttitudes Of RespectBeginning Of WisdomGod Gives WisdomThe Fear Of The Lorda new beginningRespectEducationFearing GodAcknowledging GodNew BeginningsBeing ScaredKnowing GodGraduationshunningwisereverence


The [reverent] fear of the Lord [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
Verse ConceptsDeath, Of UnbelieversAge, Span Of LifeLengthLife, HumanLength Of LifeReverence, And BlessingLongevityPunishment Of the WickedFear Of God, Results OfHow To Live LongThe Fear Of The LordDeath Of The WickedAssisted SuicideFearing GodLife Purpose

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In the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children shall always have a place of refuge. Reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death.


The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high; He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). And there shall be stability in your times, an abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the reverent fear and worship of the Lord is your treasure and His.

Then those who feared the Lord [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the Lord paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the Lord [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name. Verse ConceptsGood FriendsBook of lifeencouragement, examples ofCharacter Of SaintsFriendship Among BelieversMemorials For PeopleConversationIndividuals Fearing GodFearing Godremembrancefootballattention


If you will fear the Lord [with awe and profound reverence] and serve Him and listen to His voice and not rebel against His commandment, then both you and your king will follow the Lord your God [and it will be well]. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to GodReverence To GodFollowing GodFear God!Obeying God


Who is the man who fears the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and worships Him with submissive wonder]?
He will teach him [through His word] in the way he should choose.
Verse ConceptsFear Of God, Results OfGod As Our TeacherGod TeachingChoosing God's WayWho Is The One?


How great is Your goodness,
Which You have stored up for those who [reverently] fear You,
Which You have prepared for those who take refuge in You,
Before the sons of man!
Verse ConceptsAbundant LifeReverence, And BlessingFear Of God, Results OfTrusting In GodGod's StorehousesGoodness



The Lord favors those who fear and worship Him [with awe-inspired reverence and obedience],
Those who wait for His mercy and lovingkindness.
Verse ConceptsHeart, DivineHope, In GodHope, Results OfPleasureReverence, And BlessingSaintsTrust, Importance OfFear Of God, Results OfReverence To GodGod Shows His LovingkindnessHope And Healingsteadfast


Who is among you who fears the Lord,
Who obeys the voice of His Servant,
Yet who walks in darkness and has no light?
Let him trust and be confident in the name of the Lord and let him rely on his God.
Verse ConceptsFaith, Necessity OfPainSuffering, Encouragements InTrusting In GodTrust In God!God As The Object Of Faith


And His mercy is upon generation after generation
Toward those who [stand in great awe of God and] fear Him.
Verse ConceptsFathers, Sin Of TheReverence, And BlessingFear Of The LordGod's MercyFear Of God, Results OfGod Will Show MercyMercy

but in every nation the person who fears God and does what is right [by seeking Him] is acceptable and welcomed by Him. Verse ConceptsReverence, And BlessingWelcoming Other PeopleThe Nations Before GodAcceptanceRacewelcome


A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People



Desire realized is sweet to the soul;
But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned].
Verse ConceptsAbominationsFools, Description OfTurning From EvilSweetnessHating GoodHope DeferredFoolsThe Soulaccomplishmentsaccomplishmentfulfillment


But they kept mocking the messengers of God and despising His words and scoffing at His prophets until the wrath of the Lord arose against His people, until there was no remedy or healing. Verse ConceptsAbuse, To God's PeopleContemptMockeryRejection Of God, Results OfRejection Of GodResentment, Against GodSin, And God's CharacterRejection Of Spiritual InstructionInfidelity To GodScoffersFunServant Leadershipprophetsacting



“How long, O naive ones [you who are easily misled], will you love being simple-minded and undiscerning?
How long will scoffers [who ridicule and deride] delight in scoffing,
How long will fools [who obstinately mock truth] hate knowledge?
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfPleasureRejection Of Spiritual InstructionFools, Description OfInfidelity To GodFools Becoming WiseBefore People ActHating GoodLoving EvilSimplicitymockers

So the runners (couriers) passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh, as far as Zebulun; but the people laughed at them with scorn and mocked them. Verse ConceptsLaughterRejection Of GodResentment, Against GodRejection Of Spiritual InstructionTownInfidelity To God




A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People



Do not speak in the ears of a fool,
For he will despise the [godly] wisdom of your words.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfWasteWorry And StressFoolsAnxiety And Stressspeakingenergy

But to the wicked, God says: What right have you to recite My statutes or take My covenant or pledge on your lips, Seeing that you hate instruction and correction and cast My words behind you [discarding them]?



The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.
Verse ConceptsEducation, Elements OfChildren, responsibilities to GodDiscernment, Source OfBeginningIntelligenceFearReverence, And BlessingUnderstandingWisdom, Human NatureAttitudes Of RespectBeginning Of WisdomGod Gives WisdomThe Fear Of The Lorda new beginningRespectEducationFearing GodAcknowledging GodNew BeginningsBeing ScaredKnowing GodGraduationshunningwisereverence


But they kept mocking the messengers of God and despising His words and scoffing at His prophets until the wrath of the Lord arose against His people, until there was no remedy or healing. Verse ConceptsAbuse, To God's PeopleContemptMockeryRejection Of God, Results OfRejection Of GodResentment, Against GodSin, And God's CharacterRejection Of Spiritual InstructionInfidelity To GodScoffersFunServant Leadershipprophetsacting



“How long, O naive ones [you who are easily misled], will you love being simple-minded and undiscerning?
How long will scoffers [who ridicule and deride] delight in scoffing,
How long will fools [who obstinately mock truth] hate knowledge?
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfPleasureRejection Of Spiritual InstructionFools, Description OfInfidelity To GodFools Becoming WiseBefore People ActHating GoodLoving EvilSimplicitymockers

So the runners (couriers) passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh, as far as Zebulun; but the people laughed at them with scorn and mocked them. Verse ConceptsLaughterRejection Of GodResentment, Against GodRejection Of Spiritual InstructionTownInfidelity To God








The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;
A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord;
His praise endures forever.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfPraiseEducation, Elements OfBeginningIntelligenceKnowledge Of Good And EvilReverence, And BlessingUnderstandingWisdom, Human NatureFear Of The LordReverence To GodBeginning Of WisdomEternal PraiseGod Giving UnderstandingPraise To God Is FittingGod Gives WisdomThe Fear Of The LordFearing God


The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.
Verse ConceptsEducation, Elements OfChildren, responsibilities to GodDiscernment, Source OfBeginningIntelligenceFearReverence, And BlessingUnderstandingWisdom, Human NatureAttitudes Of RespectBeginning Of WisdomGod Gives WisdomThe Fear Of The Lorda new beginningRespectEducationFearing GodAcknowledging GodNew BeginningsBeing ScaredKnowing GodGraduationshunningwisereverence


The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence];
And before honor comes humility.
Verse ConceptsEducation, Elements OfHumilityProverbsWisdom, Source Of HumanFear Of GodSource Of HonourThe Fear Of The LordBeing HumbleEducationFearing GodHumble YourselfHumility And Pridehumblenesshumble

Behold, I have taught you statutes and ordinances as the Lord my God commanded me, that you should do them in the land which you are entering to possess. So keep them and do them, for that is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.


A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People



Do not speak in the ears of a fool,
For he will despise the [godly] wisdom of your words.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfWasteWorry And StressFoolsAnxiety And Stressspeakingenergy