Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Folly » What is folly
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
They trust in their wealth and boast of their abundant riches. Yet these cannot redeem a person or pay his ransom to God- since the price of redeeming him is too costly, one should forever stop trying- read more.
so that he may live forever and not see the Pit. For one can see that wise men die; the foolish and the senseless also pass away. Then they leave their wealth to others. Their graves are their eternal homes, their homes from generation to generation, though they have named estates after themselves. But despite [his] assets, man will not last; he is like the animals that perish. This is the way of those who are arrogant, and of their followers, who approve of their words. Selah
so that he may live forever and not see the Pit. For one can see that wise men die; the foolish and the senseless also pass away. Then they leave their wealth to others. Their graves are their eternal homes, their homes from generation to generation, though they have named estates after themselves. But despite [his] assets, man will not last; he is like the animals that perish. This is the way of those who are arrogant, and of their followers, who approve of their words. Selah
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
but the discipline of fools is folly.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.
but the discipline of fools is folly.
Instruction » The instruction of fools
but the discipline of fools is folly.
Life » What is life
Guard it, for it is your life.
The Spirit is the One who gives life. The flesh doesn't help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. But there are some among you who don't believe." (For Jesus knew from the beginning those who would not believe and the one who would betray Him.)
For the mind-set of the flesh is death, but the mind-set of the Spirit is life and peace.
but fulfilled desire is a tree of life.
turning people away from the snares of death.
but the discipline of fools is folly.
but violence
and corrective discipline is the way to life.
After Moses finished reciting all these words to all Israel, he said to them, "Take to heart all these words I am giving as a warning to you today, so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law. For they are not meaningless words to you but they are your life, and by them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess."
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
but a devious tongue
Living waters » What is a fountain of life
turning people away from the snares of death.
but the discipline of fools is folly.
turning people away from the snares of death.
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Understanding » Those that understand
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
but a man with understanding keeps silent.
but a man of understanding draws it out.
and who acquires understanding,
one who safeguards understanding finds success.
but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
but the discipline of fools is folly.
and declared: May the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
Doesn't Wisdom call out? Doesn't Understanding make her voice heard? At the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads, she takes her stand. Beside the gates at the entry to the city, at the main entrance, she cries out: read more.
"People, I call out to you; my cry is to mankind. Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced; develop common sense, you who are foolish. Listen, for I speak of noble things, and what my lips say is right. For my mouth tells the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. All the words of my mouth are righteous; none of them are deceptive or perverse. All of them are clear to the perceptive, and right to those who discover knowledge.
"People, I call out to you; my cry is to mankind. Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced; develop common sense, you who are foolish. Listen, for I speak of noble things, and what my lips say is right. For my mouth tells the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. All the words of my mouth are righteous; none of them are deceptive or perverse. All of them are clear to the perceptive, and right to those who discover knowledge.
but a fool’s eyes
Understanding » What understanding is
but the discipline of fools is folly.
Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.
but the discipline of fools is folly.
Wells » Supplied by springs
but the discipline of fools is folly.