Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth. Verse ConceptsFathers, Responsibilities OfAdultery, Results OfExtravaganceProstitutionProverbsThriftWasteChildren, A BlessingHarlotsWantonnessFathers And SonsThe Joy Of Fathers




A poor but wise youth is better than an old but foolish king who will no longer accept correction. The former can come out of prison to reign, while the latter, even if born to kingship, may become poor.







Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger. Verse ConceptsMockeryRidicule, Nature OfScoffersWorldly Snaresmockers

Condemnation is appropriate for mockers, just as beatings are for the backs of fools. Verse ConceptsFloggingBackRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodCondemnation Of The WickedAdvice On Beating PeopleFoolsmockers


"Therefore hear the message from the LORD, you scoffers who rule this people that are in Jerusalem. Because you said: "We have entered into a covenant with death, and we have an agreement with Sheol, so when the overwhelming scourge makes its choice, it cannot reach us, since we have made lies our refuge and have concealed ourselves inside falsehood,'


A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but learning comes easily to someone who understands. Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfMockeryRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodIntellectual KnowledgeValuing Knowledgemockers


The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous. Though God scoffs at scoffers, he gives grace to the humble.

The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him; he will not inquire of the wise. Verse ConceptsadvisersMockeryResentment, Against GodWisdom, Human ImportanceResentmentScoffersRejecting Reproofmockers