Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Deceit » The folly of fools is
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
Deception » What is deceit/deceitful
Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.
The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are just (honest, reliable),
But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern],
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda].
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly perverse and corrupt and severely, mortally sick! Who can know it [perceive, understand, be acquainted with his own heart and mind]? I the Lord search the mind, I try the heart, even to give to every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.
Folly » Of men » General references to
Dead flies make the oil of the perfumer give off a foul odor; so a little foolishness [in one who is esteemed] outweighs wisdom and honor.
Verse Concepts
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
Like a dog that returns to his vomit
Is a fool who repeats his foolishness.
This is the fate of those who are foolishly confident,
And of those after them who approve [and are influenced by] their words. Selah.
The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it,
But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.
He who answers before he hears [the facts]—
It is folly and shame to him.
Then I saw that [even secular] wisdom [that brings sorrow] is better than [the pleasures of] folly and self-indulgence as light excels darkness.
Verse Concepts
Folly » The folly of fools
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
Fools » Are » Self-deceivers
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
Prudence » The prudent
The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge,
But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see].
A prudent and far-sighted person sees the evil [of sin] and hides himself [from it],
But the naive continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].
A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it,
But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].
House and wealth are the inheritance from fathers,
But a wise, understanding, and sensible wife is [a gift and blessing] from the Lord.
Prudence » They who have » Understand their own ways
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
Wisdom » The wisdom of the prudent
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.