Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



But they will not progress to a greater extent, for their folly will be quite evident to everyone, as also the [folly] of those [two] was. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfManifesting (making Something Clear)Foolishness Of MenAspects Of People Made Knowncancer





Even when the fool walks along the road, he lacks sense; he tells everyone [that] he is a fool. Verse ConceptsLifestylesAspects Of People Made Known

But they will not progress to a greater extent, for their folly will be quite evident to everyone, as also the [folly] of those [two] was. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfManifesting (making Something Clear)Foolishness Of MenAspects Of People Made Knowncancer





Even when the fool walks along the road, he lacks sense; he tells everyone [that] he is a fool. Verse ConceptsLifestylesAspects Of People Made Known

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





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

The heart of the wise [inclines] to his right, but the heart of the fool [inclines] to his left. Verse ConceptsRight SidesThe Work Of The WiseLeft Hand SideFoolsDirectionNatural Disastersvulnerabilitywise


This [is] the {injustice} that is done under the sun: the same fate [comes] to everyone. Also the hearts of {humans} are full [of] evil; delusion [is] in their hearts during their lives, and then they die. Verse ConceptsBad SituationsPeople Acting MadlyTragedyfate





Those who are wise lay up knowledge, but [to] the mouth of the fool, ruin draws near. Verse ConceptsBabblingSpeech, Power And Significance OfThriftTroubleDestructionValuing KnowledgeStoring Other Things


Anyone who is clever will act with intelligence, but the fool will display folly. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfForethoughtsGoal SettingValuing Knowledge


But I tell you that every worthless word that they speak, people will give an account for it on the day of judgment! For by your words you will be vindicated, and by your words you will be condemned."

The lips of a fool will bring strife, and his mouth calls out for a flogging. The mouth of a fool [is] ruin to him, and his lips [are] a snare to his soul.


For with many dreams [come] vanities and numerous words. Therefore, fear God! Verse ConceptsBad DreamsDaydreamingMan's Conduct Towards GodMisleading DreamsPeople Being SilentFear God!

[Like] a thorn that goes up in the hand of a drunkard, so [is] a proverb in the mouth of fools. Verse ConceptsProverbsWise Proverbsdrunkards




The heart of him who understands will seek knowledge, but the faces of fools, they will feed on folly. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfStudyKnowledgeSeeking For Abstract ThingsValuing Knowledge

He who returns a word before he will hear, folly itself [belongs] to him as well as shame. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfCounselingAnsweringDo Not Be RashDiplomacyDecision Makinganswers

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Those who are wise lay up knowledge, but [to] the mouth of the fool, ruin draws near. Verse ConceptsBabblingSpeech, Power And Significance OfThriftTroubleDestructionValuing KnowledgeStoring Other Things

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


[Like] legs that hang limp from a lame person, so [is] a proverb in the mouth of fools. Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfLamenessLegsProverbsWise Proverbs


{O that} you would keep completely silent, and [that] it would become wisdom for you. Verse ConceptsSilenceHow Silence Is WiseMan's Wisdom

[Is there] a limit to windy words? What provokes you that you answer? I myself also could talk as you, if {you were in my place}; I could join against you with words, and I could shake at you with my head.

"Who [is] this darkening counsel by words without knowledge? Verse ConceptsAdvice, Rejecting God's AdviceThose Who Were Ignorant

Do not answer a fool according to his folly lest you become like him--even you. Verse ConceptsSpeech, Power And Significance OfLike Bad PeopleAnsweringFoolsChanging Yourselfanswers

Do not slander a servant to his master, or else he will curse you and you will be guilty. Verse ConceptsInjuryServanthood, In SocietySlanderSlavescriticismgossipingaccusations

He begins by saying what is foolish and ends by uttering what is wicked delusion. The fool {talks too much}, for no one knows what will be. Who can tell anyone what will happen {in the future}?

The lips of a fool will bring strife, and his mouth calls out for a flogging. The mouth of a fool [is] ruin to him, and his lips [are] a snare to his soul.




Those who are wise lay up knowledge, but [to] the mouth of the fool, ruin draws near. Verse ConceptsBabblingSpeech, Power And Significance OfThriftTroubleDestructionValuing KnowledgeStoring Other Things

[Like] legs that hang limp from a lame person, so [is] a proverb in the mouth of fools. Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfLamenessLegsProverbsWise Proverbs


The wise man [wins] favor by the words of his mouth, but the fool is devoured by his own lips. He begins by saying what is foolish and ends by uttering what is wicked delusion. The fool {talks too much}, for no one knows what will be. Who can tell anyone what will happen {in the future}?