Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contentment » Contentment, the duty of
Then some soldiers also asked him, "And as for us -- what should we do?" He told them, "Take money from no one by violence or by false accusation, and be content with your pay."
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Your conduct must be free from the love of money and you must be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you and I will never abandon you."
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I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance.
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Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.
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Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit.
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But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that.
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Fear » The fear of the lord
The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just.
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Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.
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Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.
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And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
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Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.
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Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil.
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To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
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The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.
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Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.
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In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children. The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.
The reward for humility and fearing the Lord is riches and honor and life.
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The Lord is exalted, indeed, he lives in heaven; he fills Zion with justice and fairness. He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.
Godly Fear » Advantages of
Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.
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Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.
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Even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes and still live a long time, yet I know that it will go well with God-fearing people -- for they stand in fear before him. But it will not go well with the wicked, nor will they prolong their days like a shadow, because they do not stand in fear before God.
Godly Fear » Described as » A treasure to saints
Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.
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He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.
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Greed/gluttony » Greedy gain with trouble
Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice.
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Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.
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Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice.
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A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.
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A good reputation is better than precious perfume; likewise, the day of one's death is better than the day of one's birth.
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Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.
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The little bit that a godly man owns is better than the wealth of many evil men,
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A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich.
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The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just. They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.
(Tet) You are good to your servant, O Lord, just as you promised. Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable. Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions. read more.
You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes! Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart. Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law. It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes. The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes! Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart. Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law. It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes. The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her. "I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. read more.
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances. Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might. Kings reign by means of me, and potentates decree righteousness; by me princes rule, as well as nobles and all righteous judges. I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than the purest gold, and what I produce is better than choice silver.
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances. Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might. Kings reign by means of me, and potentates decree righteousness; by me princes rule, as well as nobles and all righteous judges. I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than the purest gold, and what I produce is better than choice silver.