Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible








The heart is more deceitful than anything else and desperately sick-who can understand it? I, the Lord, examine the mind, I test the heart to give to each according to his way, according to what his actions deserve.

Dead flies make a perfumer’s oil ferment and stink;
so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
Verse ConceptsFliesflyingbugs



This is the way of those who are arrogant,
and of their followers,
who approve of their words.Selah
Verse ConceptsParticipation, In SinPsalm Interjectionsfate

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

And I realized that there is an advantage to wisdom over folly, like the advantage of light over darkness. Verse ConceptsLight And DarknessBenefits Of Wisdom





The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.
Verse ConceptsEarsLearning From Other PeopleInsightReceptivenessShrewdnessTeachablenessValuing KnowledgeDiscernment

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


A sensible person sees danger and takes cover;
the inexperienced keep going and are punished.
Verse ConceptsBeing In DebtWisdom, Human ImportanceHiding From Peopleconsequences