Thematic Bible
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Folly » Of men » General references to
Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
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The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
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As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.
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This is the destiny of those who are foolish, and of those who approve their sayings. Selah.
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The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
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Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.
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Heart » The heart of those that have understanding
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
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Knowledge » May become a hinderance instead of a help to men » The pursuit of encouraged
Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
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Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding; If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures: then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God.
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.
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Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don't forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.
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The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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Buy the truth, and don't sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
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Knowledge » Danger of » Pursuit of
Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
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Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding; If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures: then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God.
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.
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Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don't forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.
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The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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Buy the truth, and don't sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
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Knowledge » Desire for
Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this your great people?"
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The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
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Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
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Knowledge » Who seeks knowledge
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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Speaking » Folly in
I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.
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For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.
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Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
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He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
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Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
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A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
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Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
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nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.
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Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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Oh that you would be completely silent! Then you would be wise.
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Shall vain words have an end? Or what provokes you that you answer? I also could speak as you do. If your soul were in my soul's place, I could join words together against you, and shake my head at you,
"Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
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Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
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"Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.
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The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
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One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
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Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
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Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.
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He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
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A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
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The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
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Daniel answered, Blessed be the name of God forever and ever; for wisdom and might are his. He changes the times and the seasons; he removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding;
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
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Doesn't wisdom cry out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice? On the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands. Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entry doors, she cries aloud: read more.
"To you men, I call! I send my voice to the sons of mankind. You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart. Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things. For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them. They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.
"To you men, I call! I send my voice to the sons of mankind. You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart. Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things. For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them. They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.
Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
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