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 that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; None of them 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 faileth for ever;) read more.
That he should still live alway, 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'shall continue for ever, And their dwelling-places to all generations; They call their lands after their own names. But man being in honor abideth not: 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 alway, 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'shall continue for ever, And their dwelling-places to all generations; They call their lands after their own names. But man being in honor abideth not: He is like the beasts that perish. This their way is their folly: Yet after them men approve their sayings. Selah
The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.
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Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
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Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.
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Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
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Instruction » The instruction of fools
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their 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 that giveth life; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I have spoken unto you are spirit, are are life. But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who it was that should betray him.
For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace:
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Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
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The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
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Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.
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For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
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And Moses made an end of speaking all these words to all Israel; And he said unto them, Set your heart unto all the words which I testify unto you this day, which ye shall command your children 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, whither ye go over the Jordan to possess it.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
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A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness 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, That one may depart from the snares of death.
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Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
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The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
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The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
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Understanding » Those that understand
In the lips of him that hath discernment 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 neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.
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Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.
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He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
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A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their 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 he changeth the times and the seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding;
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof'shall be prolonged.
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Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice? On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth; Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, At the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud: read more.
Unto 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 that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.
Unto 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 that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.
Wisdom is before the face of 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
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
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Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.
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Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
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Wells » Supplied by springs
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
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