Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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As dead flies cause the perfumer's ointment to stink, so also does a little foolishness to one's reputation of wisdom and honor.
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The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.
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A dog that returns to its vomit is like a fool who reverts to his folly.
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This is the fate of those who are foolish and of those who correct their words after they speak. Interlude
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A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
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Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
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I concluded that wisdom is more useful than foolishness, just as light is more useful than darkness.
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Heart » The heart of those that have understanding
A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
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Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning even fools know this.
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Knowledge » May become a hinderance instead of a help to men » The pursuit of encouraged
For this very reason, you must make every effort to supplement your faith with moral character, your moral character with knowledge,
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if, indeed, you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and learn to know God.
How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,
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Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget or turn aside from the words of my mouth!
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A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
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Purchase truth, but don't sell it; store up wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
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Knowledge » Danger of » Pursuit of
For this very reason, you must make every effort to supplement your faith with moral character, your moral character with knowledge,
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if, indeed, you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and learn to know God.
How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,
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Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget or turn aside from the words of my mouth!
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A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
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Purchase truth, but don't sell it; store up wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
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Knowledge » Desire for
So give your servant an understanding mind to govern your people, so I can discern between good and evil. Otherwise, how will I be able to govern this great people of yours?"
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The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.
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A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
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The person who loves correction loves knowledge, but anyone who hates a rebuke is stupid.
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Teach me both knowledge and appropriate discretion, because I believe in your commands.
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Knowledge » Who seeks knowledge
The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.
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A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
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I tell you, on Judgment Day people will give an account for every thoughtless word they have uttered, because by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."
A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting. A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.
Too many worries lead to nightmares, and a fool is known from talking too much.
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In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, it is more important to fear God.
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A thorn in the hand of a drunkard that's what a proverb quoted by a fool is.
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The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself.
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Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.
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Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
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Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
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A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.
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The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.
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Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near.
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What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.
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Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving.
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Useless legs to the lame that's what a proverb quoted by a fool is.
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What a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
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I wish you'd all just shut up. Then at least you would appear to be wise.
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Will windy words like yours never end? What is upsetting you that you keep on arguing? "I could also talk like you if only you were in my place! Then I would put together an argument against you. I would shake my head at you
"Who is this who keeps darkening my counsel without knowing what he's talking about?
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Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him.
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Don't lie about a servant to his master, or that servant will curse you and you will pay for it.
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He begins his speech with foolishness, and concludes it with evil madness. The fool overflows with words, and no one can predict what will happen. As to what will happen after him, who can explain it?
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
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Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but the discerning man controls his comments.
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The intentions of a person's heart are deep waters, but a discerning person reveals them.
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How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,
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Whoever obtains wisdom loves himself, and whoever treasures understanding will prosper.
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A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but learning comes easily to someone who understands.
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A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
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Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
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and said, "May the name of God be blessed forever and ever; wisdom and power are his for evermore. It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.
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Isn't wisdom calling out; isn't understanding raising her voice? On top of the highest places along the road she stands where the roads meet. Beside the gates, at the city entrance at the entrance to the portals she cries aloud: read more.
"I'm calling to you, men! What I have to say pertains to all mankind! Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones. Listen, because I have noble things to say, and what I have to say will reveal what is right. For my mouth speaks the truth wickedness is detestable to me. Everything I have to say is just; there isn't anything corrupt or perverse in my speech. Everything I say is sensible to someone who understands, and correct to those who have acquired knowledge.
"I'm calling to you, men! What I have to say pertains to all mankind! Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones. Listen, because I have noble things to say, and what I have to say will reveal what is right. For my mouth speaks the truth wickedness is detestable to me. Everything I have to say is just; there isn't anything corrupt or perverse in my speech. Everything I say is sensible to someone who understands, and correct to those who have acquired knowledge.
A person with understanding has wisdom as his objective, but a fool looks only to earthly goals.
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