Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible




The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
Verse ConceptsAngerInsultsModerationPrudenceName CallingAnger ManagementAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsAspects Of People Made KnownInsulting Other PeopleEmotions


He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],
But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].
Verse ConceptsAngerAggressionControlling AngerAnger ManagementAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsQuick TemperedSlow To AngerLoving Your EnemiesEtiquetteBeing PatientAnger And Forgivenesspatientimpulsiveness


Stone is heavy and the sand weighty,
But a fool’s [unreasonable] wrath is heavier and more burdensome than both of them.
Verse ConceptsMineralsSandProvokingAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsHeavy BurdensSand And GravelUnnamed People Angry With Othersweight


Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,
For anger dwells in the heart of fools.
Verse ConceptsAngerAggressionBullyingControlling AngerAnger ManagementAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsHasty ActionFoolsEmotions


The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
Verse ConceptsAngerInsultsModerationPrudenceName CallingAnger ManagementAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsAspects Of People Made KnownInsulting Other PeopleEmotions



The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Verse ConceptsEarsLearning From Other PeopleInsightReceptivenessShrewdnessTeachablenessValuing KnowledgeDiscernment


Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge,
But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see].
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfForethoughtsGoal SettingValuing Knowledge


A prudent and far-sighted person sees the evil [of sin] and hides himself [from it],
But the naive continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].
Verse ConceptsDanger, PhysicalFolly, Effects OfWisdom, Human ImportanceFrugalityPrudenceForethoughtsHiding From Peopleproblemsshelterriskconsequences


A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it,
But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].
Verse ConceptsBeing In DebtWisdom, Human ImportanceHiding From Peopleconsequences



Good sense and discretion make a man slow to anger,
And it is his honor and glory to overlook a transgression or an offense [without seeking revenge and harboring resentment].
Verse ConceptsAngerAggressionOffenceResentment, Against PeopleTemperWisdom, Human NatureControlling AngerForgiving Ones EnemiesAnger ManagementBeing Slow To AngerPeople Forgiving OthersSlow To AngerBeing PatientAnger And Forgivenesspatientpatients


The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
Verse ConceptsAngerInsultsModerationPrudenceName CallingAnger ManagementAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsAspects Of People Made KnownInsulting Other PeopleEmotions


The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
Verse ConceptsAngerInsultsModerationPrudenceName CallingAnger ManagementAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsAspects Of People Made KnownInsulting Other PeopleEmotions


The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
Verse ConceptsAngerInsultsModerationPrudenceName CallingAnger ManagementAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsAspects Of People Made KnownInsulting Other PeopleEmotions


Stone is heavy and the sand weighty,
But a fool’s [unreasonable] wrath is heavier and more burdensome than both of them.
Verse ConceptsMineralsSandProvokingAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsHeavy BurdensSand And GravelUnnamed People Angry With Othersweight