Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Folly » What is folly
He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
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They depend upon their wealth, and boast themselves in the abundance of their riches. ... None can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him, (For the redemption of their soul is costly, and must be given up for ever,) read more.
That he should still live perpetually, and not see corruption. For he seeth that wise men die; all alike, the fool and the brutish perish, and they leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is, that their houses are for ever,their dwelling-places from generation to generation: they call the lands after their own names. Nevertheless, man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish. This their way is their folly, yet they that come after them delight in their sayings. Selah.
That he should still live perpetually, and not see corruption. For he seeth that wise men die; all alike, the fool and the brutish perish, and they leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is, that their houses are for ever,their dwelling-places from generation to generation: they call the lands after their own names. Nevertheless, man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish. This their way is their folly, yet they that come after them delight in their sayings. Selah.
The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of the foolish is folly.
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Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
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Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.
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Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
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Instruction » The instruction of fools
Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
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Life » What is life
Take fast hold of instruction, let her not go: keep her, for she is thy life.
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It is the Spirit which quickens, the flesh profits nothing: the words which I have spoken unto you are spirit and are life. But there are some of you who do not believe. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who would deliver him up.
For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit life and peace.
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Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire that cometh to pass is a tree of life.
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The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
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Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and the wise winneth souls.
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For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching a light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
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And when Moses had ended speaking all these words to all Israel, he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words that I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to take heed to do, all the words of this law. For it is no vain word for you, but it is your life, and through this word ye shall prolong your days on the land whereunto ye pass over the Jordan to possess it.
The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
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Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
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Living waters » What is a fountain of life
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
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Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
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The teaching of the wise man is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
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The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
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Understanding » Those that understand
In the lips of an intelligent man wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
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He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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Counsel in the heart of man is deep water, and a man of understanding draweth it out.
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Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
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He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
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A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none for him; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.
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The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
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Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
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Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever; For wisdom and might are his. And it is he that changeth times and seasons; He deposeth kings, and setteth up kings; He giveth wisdom to the wise, And knowledge to them that know understanding.
By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and of knowledge, its stability is prolonged.
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Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding give forth her voice? On the top of high places by the way, at the cross-paths she taketh her stand. Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud. read more.
Unto you, men, I call, and my voice is to the sons of man: O ye simple, understand prudence; and ye foolish, understand sense. Hear, for I will speak excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my palate shall meditate truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing tortuous or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Unto you, men, I call, and my voice is to the sons of man: O ye simple, understand prudence; and ye foolish, understand sense. Hear, for I will speak excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my palate shall meditate truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing tortuous or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
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Understanding » What understanding is
Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
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Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.
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Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
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Wells » Supplied by springs
Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
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