Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contentment » Contentment, the duty of
And questioning him also were those warring, saying, 'And we, what shall we do?' and he said unto them, 'Do violence to no one, nor accuse falsely, and be content with your wages.'
Without covetousness the behaviour, being content with the things present, for He hath said, 'No, I will not leave, no, nor forsake thee,'
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 in respect of want I say it, for I did learn in the things in which I am -- to be content;
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
but it is great gain -- the piety with contentment;
Fear » The fear of the lord
The fear of Jehovah is clean, standing to the age, The judgments of Jehovah are true, They have been righteous -- together.
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
Fear of Jehovah is a beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and instruction fools have despised!
The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; Pride, and arrogance, and an evil way, And a froward mouth, I have hated.
And He saith to man: -- 'Lo, fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to turn from evil is understanding.'
The fear of Jehovah is to life, And satisfied he remaineth -- he is not charged with evil.
In kindness and truth pardoned is iniquity, And in the fear of Jehovah Turn thou aside from evil.
The beginning of wisdom is fear of Jehovah, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise is standing for ever!
The commencement of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah, And a knowledge of the Holy Ones is understanding.
The fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened.
In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, And to His sons there is a refuge. The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.
The end of humility is the fear of Jehovah, Riches, and honour, and life.
Set on high is Jehovah, for He is dwelling on high, He filled Zion with judgment and righteousness, And hath been the stedfastness of thy times, The strength of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge, Fear of Jehovah -- it is His treasure.
Godly Fear » Advantages of
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
The fear of Jehovah is to life, And satisfied he remaineth -- he is not charged with evil.
Though a sinner is doing evil a hundred times, and prolonging himself for it, surely also I know that there is good to those fearing God, who fear before Him. And good is not to the wicked, and he doth not prolong days as a shadow, because he is not fearing before God.
Godly Fear » Described as » A treasure to saints
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
And hath been the stedfastness of thy times, The strength of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge, Fear of Jehovah -- it is His treasure.
Greed/gluttony » Greedy gain with trouble
Better is a little with righteousness, Than abundance of increase without justice.
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Better is a little with righteousness, Than abundance of increase without justice.
A name is chosen rather than much wealth, Than silver and than gold -- good grace.
Better is a name than good perfume, And the day of death than the day of birth.
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
Better is the little of the righteous, Than the store of many wicked.
Better is the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse of ways who is rich.
The fear of Jehovah is clean, standing to the age, The judgments of Jehovah are true, They have been righteous -- together. They are more desirable than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, Even liquid honey of the comb.
Teth. Good Thou didst with Thy servant, O Jehovah, According to Thy word. The goodness of reason and knowledge teach me, For in Thy commands I have believed. Before I am afflicted, I -- I am erring, And now Thy saying I have kept. read more.
Good Thou art, and doing good, Teach me Thy statutes. Forged against me falsehood have the proud, I with the whole heart keep Thy precepts. Insensate as fat hath been their heart, I -- in Thy law I have delighted. Good for me that I have been afflicted, That I might learn Thy statutes. Better to me is the law of Thy mouth Than thousands of gold and silver!
Good Thou art, and doing good, Teach me Thy statutes. Forged against me falsehood have the proud, I with the whole heart keep Thy precepts. Insensate as fat hath been their heart, I -- in Thy law I have delighted. Good for me that I have been afflicted, That I might learn Thy statutes. Better to me is the law of Thy mouth Than thousands of gold and silver!
Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold. For better is wisdom than rubies, Yea, all delights are not comparable with it. I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, And a knowledge of devices I find out. read more.
The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; Pride, and arrogance, and an evil way, And a froward mouth, I have hated. Mine is counsel and substance, I am understanding, I have might. By me kings reign, and princes decree righteousness, By me do chiefs rule, and nobles, All judges of the earth. I love those loving me, And those seeking me earnestly do find me. Wealth and honour are with me, Lasting substance and righteousness. Better is my fruit than gold, even fine gold, And mine increase than choice silver.
The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; Pride, and arrogance, and an evil way, And a froward mouth, I have hated. Mine is counsel and substance, I am understanding, I have might. By me kings reign, and princes decree righteousness, By me do chiefs rule, and nobles, All judges of the earth. I love those loving me, And those seeking me earnestly do find me. Wealth and honour are with me, Lasting substance and righteousness. Better is my fruit than gold, even fine gold, And mine increase than choice silver.