Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



But they will not make further progress, for their lack of understanding will be clear to all, as theirs was also. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfManifesting (making Something Clear)Foolishness Of MenAspects Of People Made Knowncancer



The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Effects OfCommendationSpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfValuing Knowledge


Even when the fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense,
and he shows everyone he is a fool.
Verse ConceptsLifestylesAspects Of People Made Known

But they will not make further progress, for their lack of understanding will be clear to all, as theirs was also. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfManifesting (making Something Clear)Foolishness Of MenAspects Of People Made Knowncancer



The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Effects OfCommendationSpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfValuing Knowledge


Even when the fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense,
and he shows everyone he is a fool.
Verse ConceptsLifestylesAspects Of People Made Known

The heart of the wise is in a house of mourning,
but the heart of fools is in a house of pleasure.
Verse ConceptsPleasure, WorldlyWorldly Pleasures, Leads ToThe Work Of FoolsThe Work Of The Wise


For the choir director: on Mahalath. A Davidic Maskil.The fool says in his heart, “God does not exist.”
They are corrupt, and they do vile deeds.
There is no one who does good.
Verse ConceptsAgnosticismFools, Characteristics OfCorruption, Of HumanityHeart, Of Unregenerate PeopleHeart, Fallen And RedeemedSkepticismFools, Description OfAtheism, Description OfGod Not ExistingFools Attitude To GodNothing GoodAll Have SinnedMoral Decay



The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.
Verse ConceptsLipsIntellectual KnowledgeValuing Knowledge

A wise man’s heart goes to the right,
but a fool’s heart to the left.
Verse ConceptsRight SidesThe Work Of The WiseLeft Hand SideFoolsDirectionNatural Disastersvulnerabilitywise


This is an evil in all that is done under the sun: there is one fate for everyone. In addition, the hearts of people are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live—after that they go to the dead. Verse ConceptsBad SituationsPeople Acting MadlyTragedyfate







Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfForethoughtsGoal SettingValuing Knowledge


I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."

A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating. A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.


For many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God. Verse ConceptsBad DreamsDaydreamingMan's Conduct Towards GodMisleading DreamsPeople Being SilentFear God!

A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like a stick with thorns,
brandished by the hand of a drunkard.
Verse ConceptsProverbsWise Proverbsdrunkards




A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfStudyKnowledgeSeeking For Abstract ThingsValuing Knowledge

The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfCounselingAnsweringDo Not Be RashDiplomacyDecision Makinganswers

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The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Effects OfCommendationSpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfValuing Knowledge


The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.
Verse ConceptsLipsIntellectual KnowledgeValuing Knowledge


A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like lame legs that hang limp.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfLamenessLegsProverbsWise Proverbs


If only you would shut up
and let that be your wisdom!
Verse ConceptsSilenceHow Silence Is WiseMan's Wisdom

Is there [no] end to your empty words? What provokes you that you continue testifying? If you were in my place I could also talk like you. I could string words together against you and shake my head at you, [but I wouldn't].

Who is this who obscures My counsel
with ignorant words?
Verse ConceptsAdvice, Rejecting God's AdviceThose Who Were Ignorant

Don’t answer a fool according to his foolishness
or you’ll be like him yourself.
Verse ConceptsSpeech, Power And Significance OfLike Bad PeopleAnsweringFoolsChanging Yourselfanswers

Don’t slander a servant to his master
or he will curse you, and you will become guilty.
Verse ConceptsInjuryServanthood, In SocietySlanderSlavescriticismgossipingaccusations

The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness. Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will happen after him?

A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating. A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.



The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Effects OfCommendationSpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfValuing Knowledge


A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like lame legs that hang limp.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfLamenessLegsProverbsWise Proverbs


The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness. Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will happen after him?