Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible





A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People



A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People


A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People



Do not speak in the ears of a fool,
For he will despise the [godly] wisdom of your words.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfWasteWorry And StressFoolsAnxiety And Stressspeakingenergy


A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People



A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People


A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People



Do not speak in the ears of a fool,
For he will despise the [godly] wisdom of your words.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfWasteWorry And StressFoolsAnxiety And Stressspeakingenergy

But to the wicked, God says: What right have you to recite My statutes or take My covenant or pledge on your lips, Seeing that you hate instruction and correction and cast My words behind you [discarding them]?


A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People


The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Verse ConceptsEarsLearning From Other PeopleInsightReceptivenessShrewdnessTeachablenessValuing KnowledgeDiscernment


The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].
Verse ConceptsSpeech, Power And Significance OfWisdom, Human ImportanceCharacter Of SaintsEnticingDiscernment


A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People


A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People


and you have forgotten the divine word of encouragement which is addressed to you as sons,

My son, do not make light of the discipline of the Lord,
And do not lose heart and give up when you are corrected by Him;
Verse ConceptsAfflicted Saintsdiscipline, divineAssurance in the life of faithChastisementRebukeDespisersBelievers As Sons Of GodUnderestimationForgetting ThingsGod UrgingLosing CourageGod Requite Them!Discipline Child


Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersevil, believers' responses toSpeech, Positive Aspects OfAdmonition, Of ChristiansOlive OilAccepting Beatingsnegativityrebuking



A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People



A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Verse ConceptsFloggingRebukeOne HundredAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving PeopleDiscernmentrebuking


It is better to listen to the rebuke of the wise man and pursue wisdom
Than for one to listen to the song of fools and pursue stupidity.
Verse ConceptsReproving PeopleWise Man Or FoolFoolscriticismrebuking


A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People


Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline,
But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.
Verse ConceptsBad CounselPoverty, Causes OfReproofAdmonition, RecievingBecoming PoorReproving PeopleShame Of Bad ConductSource Of HonourDiscipline Childcriticism


A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People


A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People



Do not speak in the ears of a fool,
For he will despise the [godly] wisdom of your words.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfWasteWorry And StressFoolsAnxiety And Stressspeakingenergy