Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Anger » A characteristic of fools
A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.
The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.
A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but vexation by a fool is more burdensome than the two of them.
Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides in the lap of fools.
Anger » Those that are slow to anger
A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.
The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.
Folly » Who exalts folly
The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.
Haste » Those that are hasty
The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.
A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.
The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
The one who gives an answer before he listens -- that is his folly and his shame.
It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices.
Understanding » Who understands
The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.
The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.
To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.
My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you, by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding, indeed, if you call out for discernment -- raise your voice for understanding -- read more.
if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand how to fear the Lord, and you will discover knowledge about God. For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity, to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones. Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity -- every good way.
if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand how to fear the Lord, and you will discover knowledge about God. For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity, to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones. Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity -- every good way.
Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it all.
Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
Many will be purified, made clean, and refined, but the wicked will go on being wicked. None of the wicked will understand, though the wise will understand.
(Lamed) O Lord, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven. You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations. You established the earth and it stood firm. Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants. read more.
If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me. I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts. The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules. I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension. (Mem) O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules. I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.
If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me. I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts. The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules. I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension. (Mem) O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules. I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.
Wrath » Those that are slow to wrath
A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.
The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.