Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible











Don't speak when a fool is listening, because he'll despise your wise words.









Don't speak when a fool is listening, because he'll despise your wise words.

As for the wicked, God says, "How dare you recite my statutes or speak about my covenant with your lips! You hate instruction and toss my words behind you.



The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.


The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.






You have forgotten the encouragement that is addressed to you as sons: "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline or give up when you are corrected by him.

Let one who is righteous strike me; It is an act of gracious love. Let him rebuke me, because it is oil for my head; do not let my head refuse it. My prayers continuously will be against their wicked activities.




A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool.

It is better to listen to a wise person's rebuke than to listen to the praise of fools.









Don't speak when a fool is listening, because he'll despise your wise words.