Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



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." Verse ConceptsAggressionGreed, Believers' Response ToOccupationsSatisfactionServants, BadSoldiersWagesWitnesses, FalseContentmentFalse AccusationsEmployersAvoiding ViolenceFalse WaysDo Not StealOne's DeedsBeing Content


I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance. Verse ConceptsLearningResentment, Against PeopleSuffering, Encouragements InContentmentComplaintsShortagesCircumstancesAbasementRespectBeing Content


Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit. Verse Conceptsdiscipleship, benefits ofProfitsValuesContentmentTrue GainBeing Contentpiety

But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that. Verse ConceptsNeedContentmentFood Is FittingBeing Contentshelter

The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just. Verse ConceptsOrdinancesReverence, And BlessingReverence To GodEternal TruthClean ObjectsGod's Word Is RighteousThe Fear Of The LordGod's Word Is TrueScripture, Inerrancy Of






Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil. Verse ConceptsRespect, For God's CharacterReverence, And ObedienceSin, Deliverance From GodSin, Avoidance OfFear Of The LordReverence To God




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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 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.



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.



Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice. Verse ConceptsMoney, Stewardship OfPoverty, SpiritualProfitsBusiness EthicsUnjust GainLittle FoodTreasure In HeavenInjustice


Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice. Verse ConceptsMoney, Stewardship OfPoverty, SpiritualProfitsBusiness EthicsUnjust GainLittle FoodTreasure In HeavenInjustice


A good reputation is better than precious perfume; likewise, the day of one's death is better than the day of one's birth. Verse ConceptsReputationCoping With DeathRegretting BirthResigned To DeathA Mans CharacterNamesFathers BirthdayDeath Of A Family MemberLife After DeathHaving A Good DayLoss Of A Loved One



A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich. Verse ConceptsGreed, Believers' Response ToPoverty, SpiritualProverbsRich, ThePerversionUprightnessTwisted WaysBlessings Of The PoorDrawbacks To Riches

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.

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.