Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Chastisement » Who chastening is for
A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
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Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
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Judgments are prepared for scorners, and floggings for the backs of fools.
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Correction » Rod of correction
A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
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Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
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A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.
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Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
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The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.
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I will punish their rebellion by beating them with a club, their sin by inflicting them with bruises.
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If you strike him with the rod, you will deliver him from death.
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(Alef) I am the man who has experienced affliction from the rod of his wrath.
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Rod » Of correction
A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
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Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
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A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.
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Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
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The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.
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I will punish their rebellion by beating them with a club, their sin by inflicting them with bruises.
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If you strike him with the rod, you will deliver him from death.
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(Alef) I am the man who has experienced affliction from the rod of his wrath.
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Speech/communication » The tongue of the wise
Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
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A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.
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Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.
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The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.
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In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
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Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
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The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.
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Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.
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Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
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The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.
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The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none, but understanding is easy for a discerning person.
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The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
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Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
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saying, "Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him. He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;
When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.
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Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? At the top of the elevated places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she takes her stand; beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out: read more.
"To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind. You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment! Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right. For my mouth speaks truth, and my lips hate wickedness. All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked. All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.
"To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind. You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment! Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right. For my mouth speaks truth, and my lips hate wickedness. All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked. All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.
Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.
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Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
The one who lacks wisdom strikes hands in pledge, and puts up financial security for his neighbor.
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Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
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I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of one who lacks wisdom. I saw that thorns had grown up all over it, the ground was covered with weeds, and its stone wall was broken down. When I saw this, I gave careful consideration to it; I received instruction from what I saw: read more.
"A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to relax, and your poverty will come like a bandit, and your need like an armed robber."
"A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to relax, and your poverty will come like a bandit, and your need like an armed robber."
"Proclaim this message among the descendants of Jacob. Make it known throughout Judah. Tell them: 'Hear this, you foolish people who have no understanding, who have eyes but do not discern, who have ears but do not perceive:
Wisdom » Where wisdom is found
Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
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Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.
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Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this, in whose hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all the human race. Does not the ear test words, as the tongue tastes food? read more.
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? "With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. If he tears down, it cannot be rebuilt; if he imprisons a person, there is no escape. If he holds back the waters, then they dry up; if he releases them, they destroy the land. With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his.
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? "With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. If he tears down, it cannot be rebuilt; if he imprisons a person, there is no escape. If he holds back the waters, then they dry up; if he releases them, they destroy the land. With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his.
"But wisdom -- where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding? For it has been hidden from the eyes of every living creature, and from the birds of the sky it has been concealed. Destruction and Death say, 'With our ears we have heard a rumor about where it can be found.' read more.
God understands the way to it, and he alone knows its place. For he looks to the ends of the earth and observes everything under the heavens. When he made the force of the wind and measured the waters with a gauge. When he imposed a limit for the rain, and a path for the thunderstorm, then he looked at wisdom and assessed its value; he established it and examined it closely. And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
God understands the way to it, and he alone knows its place. For he looks to the ends of the earth and observes everything under the heavens. When he made the force of the wind and measured the waters with a gauge. When he imposed a limit for the rain, and a path for the thunderstorm, then he looked at wisdom and assessed its value; he established it and examined it closely. And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"