Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Folly » What is folly
For him that answers a word before he hears, it is folly and reproach unto him.
Those that trust in their wealth and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; none of them can by any means ransom his brother, nor give God an atonement for him; (for the redemption of their soul is of great price, and they shall never pay it) read more.
that he should still live for ever and not see corruption. For he sees that all the wise men die, likewise the fool and the ignorant perish and leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is that their houses are eternal and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names. Nevertheless man will not abide forever in honour; he is like the beasts that are cut off. This their way is their folly; yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
that he should still live for ever and not see corruption. For he sees that all the wise men die, likewise the fool and the ignorant perish and leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is that their houses are eternal and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names. Nevertheless man will not abide forever in honour; he is like the beasts that are cut off. This their way is their folly; yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
The crown of the wise is their wisdom, but that which distinguishes fools is their folly.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Instruction » The instruction of fools
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Life » What is life
Take fast hold of chastening; do not let go; keep this; for it is thy life.
The Spirit is he that gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken unto you, they are Spirit and they are life. But there are some of you that do not believe. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that did not believe and who should betray him.
For the prudence of the flesh is death, but the prudence of the Spirit, life and peace,
Hope deferred makes the heart sick: but when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he that wins souls is wise.
For the commandment is fire, and the law is light; and reproofs of chastening are the way of life,
And Moses finished speaking all these words to all Israel; and he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I protest against you today, to command them unto your children and keep and fulfil all the words of this law. For it is not a vain thing for you because it is your life; and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, which ye shall pass the Jordan to inherit.
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life, but the mouth of the wicked covers violence.
The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
Living waters » What is a fountain of life
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life, but the mouth of the wicked covers violence.
Understanding » Those that understand
In the lips of the prudent wisdom is found and is a rod unto the back of him that is void of understanding.
He that is void of understanding despises his neighbour, but the intelligent man remains silent.
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of intelligence will draw it out.
Blessed is the man that has found wisdom and who brings to light intelligence,
He that gets wisdom loves his own soul; he keeps intelligence that he might find that which is good.
The scorner sought wisdom and found it not, but wisdom comes easy unto him that understands.
The heart of him that has understanding seeks wisdom, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
And Daniel spoke and said, Blessed be the name of God from age to age for wisdom and might are his; and it is he that changes the times and the opportunities; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom unto the wise and knowledge unto those that know understanding:
By the rebellion of the land, many are its princes, but by the man of understanding and wisdom the land shall remain stable.
Doth not wisdom cry, and give her voice to intelligence? She stands in the top of high places, by the way at the crossroads of the paths. She cries at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. 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 ye of an understanding heart. Hear, for I will speak of excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my mouth shall speak truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing perverse or twisted in them. They are all plain to him that understands and right to those that have found wisdom.
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of men. O ye simple, understand prudence; and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Hear, for I will speak of excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my mouth shall speak truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing perverse or twisted in them. They are all plain to him that understands and right to those that have found wisdom.
Wisdom appears upon the countenance of him that has understanding, but the eyes of a fool manifest his folly unto the ends of the earth.
Understanding » What understanding is
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Wells » Supplied by springs
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.