Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contentment » Contentment, the duty of
And those who served in the army were also asking him, saying, "What should we also do?" And he said to them, "Extort from no one, and do not blackmail [anyone], and be content with your pay."
Your lifestyle [must be] free from the love of money, being content with what you have. For he himself has said, "I will never desert you, and I will never abandon you."
Verse Concepts
Abandoning FriendsAbandonmentMidlife CrisisBad CounselCovetingBad ChildrenAdultsBad AttitudeAssurance, basis ofBecoming A ChristianBeing A KidBeing In DebtTrusting In God's PresenceGreed, Believers' Response ToMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinMoney, Attitudes ToPersecution, Attitudes ToResentment, Against PeopleSatisfactionStress
Temptation, Universality OfContentmentHelp From GodLonelinessMaterialismMoneyDiscontentGod's ProvisionEternal SecurityAvoiding EvilGod Not ForsakingLoving MoneyNew Testament Claiming Old Testament Is InspiredA Tough Break UpMillionaire MentalityCovetousnessJesus Being With YouFinancesBeing Contentfree
Not that I speak from need, for I have learned to be content in whatever [circumstances] I am.
Better [is] little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure and trouble with it.
But godliness with contentment is a great means of gain.
Fear » The fear of the lord
The fear of Yahweh [is] pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of Yahweh [are] true; they are righteous altogether,
Better [is] little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure and trouble with it.
Fear of Yahweh [is the] beginning of knowledge; wisdom and instruction, fools despise.
The fear of Yahweh [is] hatred of evil, pride, and arrogance and an evil way. And I hate a mouth of perversity.
And to the human beings he said, 'Look, the fear of the Lord [is] wisdom, and to depart from evil [is] understanding.'"
Fear of Yahweh [leads] to life; he who is filled [with it] will rest--he will not suffer harm.
By loyalty and faithfulness, iniquity will be covered over, and by fear of Yahweh {one turns} from evil.
The fear of Yahweh [is the] beginning of wisdom; all who do them have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
The start of wisdom is fear of Yahweh, and knowledge of the Holy One, insight.
The fear of Yahweh adds life, but the years of the wicked are shortened.
In the fear of Yahweh, there is confidence of strength, and for his children, there will be refuge. The fear of Yahweh [is] a fountain of life, [in order] to turn from the snares of death.
The reward of humility [is] the fear of Yahweh-- wealth and honor and life.
Yahweh [is] exalted, for [he] dwells [on] high; he filled Zion [with] justice and righteousness, and he will be the security of your times, an abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh [is] his treasure.
Godly Fear » Advantages of
Better [is] little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure and trouble with it.
Fear of Yahweh [leads] to life; he who is filled [with it] will rest--he will not suffer harm.
Although the sinner does evil a hundred times and prolongs his life, yet I also know that it will be good for those who fear God--because they fear {his presence}. But it will not go well with the wicked, and they will not prolong [their] days, like the shadow; because there is no fearing {God's presence}.
Godly Fear » Described as » A treasure to saints
Better [is] little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure and trouble with it.
and he will be the security of your times, an abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh [is] his treasure.
Greed/gluttony » Greedy gain with trouble
Better is little with righteousness than great income with no justice.
Better [is] little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure and trouble with it.
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Better is little with righteousness than great income with no justice.
A {reputation} [is] to be chosen {rather than} great riches; {favor is better than silver and gold}.
A good name [is] better than precious ointment, and the day of death [is better] than the day of one's birth.
Better [is] little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure and trouble with it.
[The] little belonging to the righteous [is] better than [the] wealth of many wicked.
Better [to be] poor and walking in one's integrity than to be crooked of ways when one [is] rich.
The fear of Yahweh [is] pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of Yahweh [are] true; they are righteous altogether, more desirable than gold, even much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, even honey [in the] comb.
You have dealt well with your servant, O Yahweh, according to your word. Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe your commands. Before I was afflicted, I was going astray, but now I heed your word. read more.
You [are] good and do good; teach me your statutes. [The] arrogant smear me with lies; I keep your precepts with [my] whole heart. Their heart [is] insensitive like fat; As for me, I take delight in your law. [It is] good for me that I was afflicted, so that I might learn your statutes. The law of your mouth [is] better to me than thousands of gold and silver [coins].
You [are] good and do good; teach me your statutes. [The] arrogant smear me with lies; I keep your precepts with [my] whole heart. Their heart [is] insensitive like fat; As for me, I take delight in your law. [It is] good for me that I was afflicted, so that I might learn your statutes. The law of your mouth [is] better to me than thousands of gold and silver [coins].
Take my teaching and not silver; may you choose knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than jewels, and all desires shall not compare with her. I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. read more.
The fear of Yahweh [is] hatred of evil, pride, and arrogance and an evil way. And I hate a mouth of perversity. {Advice and sound judgment} are mine; I am understanding, {strength is mine}. By me kings reign, and rulers decree righteousness. By me rulers rule, and nobles--all judges of righteousness. I love {those who love me}, and those who seek me diligently shall find me. Fortune and glory [are] with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even refined gold, and my yield than choice silver.
The fear of Yahweh [is] hatred of evil, pride, and arrogance and an evil way. And I hate a mouth of perversity. {Advice and sound judgment} are mine; I am understanding, {strength is mine}. By me kings reign, and rulers decree righteousness. By me rulers rule, and nobles--all judges of righteousness. I love {those who love me}, and those who seek me diligently shall find me. Fortune and glory [are] with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even refined gold, and my yield than choice silver.