Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible




There is severe discipline for him who turns from the way [of righteousness];
And he who hates correction will die.

Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.




Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.

The words of the wise are like [prodding] goads, and these collected sayings are [firmly fixed in the mind] like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.


Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.


So give Your servant an understanding mind and a hearing heart [with which] to judge Your people, so that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge and rule this great people of Yours?”


The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.


The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it,
But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.

Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.


Teach me good judgment (discernment) and knowledge,
For I have believed and trusted and relied on Your commandments.


Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.




There is severe discipline for him who turns from the way [of righteousness];
And he who hates correction will die.

The world cannot hate you [since you are part of it], but it does hate Me because I denounce it and testify that its deeds are evil.

Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.



He who learns from instruction and correction is on the [right] path of life [and for others his example is a path toward wisdom and blessing],
But he who ignores and refuses correction goes off course [and for others his example is a path toward sin and ruin].


And you treated all my counsel as nothing
And would not accept my reprimand,


They hate the one who reprimands [the unrighteous] in the [court held at the city] gate [regarding him as unreasonable and rejecting his reprimand],
And they detest him who speaks [the truth] with integrity and honesty.



There is severe discipline for him who turns from the way [of righteousness];
And he who hates correction will die.

Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.


Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.