Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Folly » What is folly
Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
those who put confidence in their wealth and boast about their great riches? No man can redeem the life of another, nor can he give to God a sufficient payment for him for it would cost too much to redeem his life, and the payments would go on forever read more.
that he should go on living and not see corruption. Indeed, he will see wise people die; the stupid and the senseless will meet their doom and leave their wealth to others. Their inner thoughts are on their homes forever; their dwellings from generation to generation. They even name their lands after themselves. But humanity cannot last, despite its conceit; it will pass away just like the animals. This is the fate of those who are foolish and of those who correct their words after they speak. Interlude
that he should go on living and not see corruption. Indeed, he will see wise people die; the stupid and the senseless will meet their doom and leave their wealth to others. Their inner thoughts are on their homes forever; their dwellings from generation to generation. They even name their lands after themselves. But humanity cannot last, despite its conceit; it will pass away just like the animals. This is the fate of those who are foolish and of those who correct their words after they speak. Interlude
The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the stupidity of fools is just that stupidity!
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
The words a man says are as deep waters a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Instruction » The instruction of fools
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Life » What is life
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go! Guard wisdom, because she is your life!
It's the Spirit who gives life; the flesh accomplishes nothing. The words that I've spoken to you are spirit and life. But there are some among you who don't believe..." - because Jesus knew from the beginning those who weren't believing, as well as the one who would betray him.
To focus our minds on the human nature leads to death, but to focus our minds on the Spirit leads to life and peace.
Delayed hope makes the heart ill, but fulfilled longing is a tree of life.
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, enabling anyone to escape the snares of death.
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who wins people is wise.
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
When Moses had finished addressing all of these words to all Israel, he told them, "Take to heart my entire testimony against you today. Command your children to observe carefully every word of this Law, because they're not just empty words for you they are your very life. Through these instructions you will live long in the land that you are about to cross over the Jordan River to possess."
What the righteous say is a flowing fountain, but what the wicked say conceals violence.
A gentle statement is a tree of life, but perverted speech shatters the spirit.
Living waters » What is a fountain of life
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, enabling anyone to escape the snares of death.
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
What the wise have to teach is a fountain of life and causes someone to avoid the snares of death.
What the righteous say is a flowing fountain, but what the wicked say conceals violence.
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but the discerning man controls his comments.
The intentions of a person's heart are deep waters, but a discerning person reveals them.
How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,
Whoever obtains wisdom loves himself, and whoever treasures understanding will prosper.
A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but learning comes easily to someone who understands.
A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
and said, "May the name of God be blessed forever and ever; wisdom and power are his for evermore. It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.
Isn't wisdom calling out; isn't understanding raising her voice? On top of the highest places along the road she stands where the roads meet. Beside the gates, at the city entrance at the entrance to the portals she cries aloud: read more.
"I'm calling to you, men! What I have to say pertains to all mankind! Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones. Listen, because I have noble things to say, and what I have to say will reveal what is right. For my mouth speaks the truth wickedness is detestable to me. Everything I have to say is just; there isn't anything corrupt or perverse in my speech. Everything I say is sensible to someone who understands, and correct to those who have acquired knowledge.
"I'm calling to you, men! What I have to say pertains to all mankind! Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones. Listen, because I have noble things to say, and what I have to say will reveal what is right. For my mouth speaks the truth wickedness is detestable to me. Everything I have to say is just; there isn't anything corrupt or perverse in my speech. Everything I say is sensible to someone who understands, and correct to those who have acquired knowledge.
A person with understanding has wisdom as his objective, but a fool looks only to earthly goals.
Understanding » What understanding is
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
The words a man says are as deep waters a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Wells » Supplied by springs
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.