Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Folly » What is folly
He who gives answer before he hears, it is folly and shame to him.
Those who trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches, none can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him (for the redemption of their life is costly, and it fails forever), read more.
that he should still live always, that he should not see corruption. For he shall see it. Wise men die. The fool and the brutish alike perish, and leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is [that] their houses [are] forever, their dwelling-places to all generations. They call their lands after their own names. Even a man in splendor does not abide. He is like the beasts that perish. This their way is their folly. Yet after them men approve their sayings. Selah.
that he should still live always, that he should not see corruption. For he shall see it. Wise men die. The fool and the brutish alike perish, and leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is [that] their houses [are] forever, their dwelling-places to all generations. They call their lands after their own names. Even a man in splendor does not abide. He is like the beasts that perish. This their way is their folly. Yet after them men approve their sayings. Selah.
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters. The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.
Instruction » The instruction of fools
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.
Life » What is life
Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.
It is the spirit that makes alive. The flesh benefits nothing. The sayings that I speak to you are spirit, are life. Nevertheless, there are some of you who do not believe. For Jesus had known from the beginning who they are who do not believe, and who he is who will betray him.
For the mentality of the flesh is death, but the mentality of the Spirit is life and peace.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
The fear of LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.
The fruit of a righteous man is a tree of life, and he who is wise wins souls.
For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
And Moses made an end of speaking all these words to all Israel. And he said to them, Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you this day, which ye shall command your sons to observe to do, [even] all the words of this law. For it is no vain thing for you, because it is your life, and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land where ye go over the Jordan to possess it.
The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it is a breaking of the spirit.
Living waters » What is a fountain of life
The fear of LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.
The law of a wise man is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Understanding » Those that understand
In the lips of him who has discernment wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
He who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Purpose in the heart of man is deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding.
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
A scoffer seeks wisdom, and [finds it] not, but knowledge is easy to him who has understanding.
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are his. And he changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings, and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding.
For the transgression of a land many are the rulers of it. But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state shall be prolonged.
Does not wisdom cry out, and understanding put forth her voice? On the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands. Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors, she cries aloud: read more.
To you, O men, I call. And my voice is to the sons of men. O ye simple, understand prudence, and, ye fools, be of an understanding heart. Hear, for I will speak excellent things. And the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my mouth shall utter truth. And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them. They are all plain to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.
To you, O men, I call. And my voice is to the sons of men. O ye simple, understand prudence, and, ye fools, be of an understanding heart. Hear, for I will speak excellent things. And the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my mouth shall utter truth. And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them. They are all plain to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.
Wisdom is before the face of him who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Understanding » What understanding is
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.
Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters. The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.
Wells » Supplied by springs
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.