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Folly » What is folly
He that giveth sentence in a matter before he hear it, is a fool, and worthy to be confounded.
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There be some that put their trust in their goods, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches. But no man may deliver his brother, nor make agreement unto God for him, for it costeth more to redeem their souls, so that he must let that alone forever. read more.
Yea, though he live long, and see not the grave. For he seeth that wise men also die and perish together, as well as the ignorant and foolish, and leave their riches for others. And yet they think that their houses shall continue forever, and that their dwelling-places shall endure from one generation to another; and call the lands after their own names. Nevertheless, man will not abide in honour, seeing he may be compared unto the beasts that perish; this is the way of them. This way of theirs is very foolishness, and yet their posterity praise it with their mouth. Selah.
Yea, though he live long, and see not the grave. For he seeth that wise men also die and perish together, as well as the ignorant and foolish, and leave their riches for others. And yet they think that their houses shall continue forever, and that their dwelling-places shall endure from one generation to another; and call the lands after their own names. Nevertheless, man will not abide in honour, seeing he may be compared unto the beasts that perish; this is the way of them. This way of theirs is very foolishness, and yet their posterity praise it with their mouth. Selah.
Riches are an ornament unto the wise; but the ignorance of fools is very foolishness.
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Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.
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Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters; and the well of wisdom is like a full stream.
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Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.
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Instruction » The instruction of fools
Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.
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Life » What is life
Take fast hold of doctrine, let her not go: keep her, for she is thy life.
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It is the spirit that quickeneth, the flesh profiteth nothing. The words that I speak unto you are spirit and life. But there are some of you that believe not." For Jesus knew from the beginning, which they were that believed not. And who should betray him.
To be carnally minded is death; But to be spiritually minded is life, and peace:
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Hope deferred grieveth the heart; but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
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The fear of the LORD is a well of life; to avoid the snares of death.
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Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.
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The fruit of the righteous is as the tree of life; a wise man also winneth men's souls.
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For the commandment is a lantern, and the law a light: yea, chastening and nurture is the way of life:
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And when Moses had spoken all these words unto the end to all Israel, then he said unto them, "Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify unto you this day: that ye command them unto your children, to observe and do all the words of this law. For it is not a vain word unto you: but it is your life: and through this word ye shall prolong your days in the land whither ye go over Jordan to conquer it."
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life; but the mouth of the ungodly is past shame, and presumptuous.
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A wholesome tongue is a tree of life; but he that abuseth it, hath a broken mind.
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Living waters » What is a fountain of life
The fear of the LORD is a well of life; to avoid the snares of death.
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Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.
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The law is a well of life unto the wise; that it may keep him from the snares of death.
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The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life; but the mouth of the ungodly is past shame, and presumptuous.
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Understanding » Those that understand
In the lips of him that hath understanding a man shall find wisdom; but the rod belongeth to the back of the foolish.
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A fool bringeth up a slander of his neighbour; but a wise man will keep it secret.
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Wise counsel in the heart of man is like a water in the deep of the earth; but he that hath understanding bringeth it forth.
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Well is him that findeth wisdom, and obtaineth understanding,
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He that is wise loveth his own soul; and whoso hath understanding, shall prosper.
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A scornful body seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; but knowledge is easy to come by, unto him that will understand.
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A wise heart will seek after knowledge; but the mouths of fools meddle with foolishness.
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Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.
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Daniel also cried aloud, and said, "O that the name of God might be praised for ever and ever, for wisdom and strength are his own! He changeth the times and ages; he putteth down kings, he setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and understanding to those that understand;
Because of sin the land doth oft change her prince; but through men of understanding and wisdom a realm endureth long.
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Doth not wisdom cry? Doth not understanding put forth her voice? Standeth she not in the high places in the streets and ways? Doth she not cry before the whole city, and in the gates where men go out and in? read more.
"It is you, O ye men," sayeth she, "whom I call! Unto you, O ye children of men, lift I up my voice. Take heed unto knowledge, O ye ignorant; be wise in heart, O ye fools. Give ear, for I will speak of great matters, and open my lips to tell things that be right. For my throat shall be talking of the truth, and my lips abhor ungodliness. All the words of my mouth are righteous, there is no frowardness nor falsity therein. They are all plain to such as will understand, and right to them that find knowledge.
"It is you, O ye men," sayeth she, "whom I call! Unto you, O ye children of men, lift I up my voice. Take heed unto knowledge, O ye ignorant; be wise in heart, O ye fools. Give ear, for I will speak of great matters, and open my lips to tell things that be right. For my throat shall be talking of the truth, and my lips abhor ungodliness. All the words of my mouth are righteous, there is no frowardness nor falsity therein. They are all plain to such as will understand, and right to them that find knowledge.
Wisdom shineth in the face of him that hath understanding; but the eyes of fools wander throughout all lands.
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Understanding » What understanding is
Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.
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Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters; and the well of wisdom is like a full stream.
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Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.
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Wells » Supplied by springs
Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.
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