Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Folly » What is folly
The one who gives an answer before he listens -- that is his folly and his shame.
They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. Certainly a man cannot rescue his brother; he cannot pay God an adequate ransom price (the ransom price for a human life is too high, and people go to their final destiny), read more.
so that he might continue to live forever and not experience death. Surely one sees that even wise people die; fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others. Their grave becomes their permanent residence, their eternal dwelling place. They name their lands after themselves, but, despite their wealth, people do not last, they are like animals that perish. This is the destiny of fools, and of those who approve of their philosophy. (Selah)
so that he might continue to live forever and not experience death. Surely one sees that even wise people die; fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others. Their grave becomes their permanent residence, their eternal dwelling place. They name their lands after themselves, but, despite their wealth, people do not last, they are like animals that perish. This is the destiny of fools, and of those who approve of their philosophy. (Selah)
Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
Instruction » The instruction of fools
Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
Life » What is life
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.
The Spirit is the one who gives life; human nature is of no help! The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. But there are some of you who do not believe." (For Jesus had already known from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.)
For the outlook of the flesh is death, but the outlook of the Spirit is life and peace,
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.
The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.
Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.
For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life,
When Moses finished reciting all these words to all Israel he said to them, "Keep in mind all the words I am solemnly proclaiming to you today; you must command your children to observe carefully all the words of this law. For this is no idle word for you -- it is your life! By this word you will live a long time in the land you are about to cross the Jordan to possess."
The teaching of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.
Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse tongue breaks the spirit.
Living waters » What is a fountain of life
The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.
Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares.
The teaching of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.
Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.
The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none, but understanding is easy for a discerning person.
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
saying, "Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him. He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;
When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.
Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? At the top of the elevated places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she takes her stand; beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out: read more.
"To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind. You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment! Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right. For my mouth speaks truth, and my lips hate wickedness. All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked. All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.
"To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind. You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment! Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right. For my mouth speaks truth, and my lips hate wickedness. All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked. All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.
Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.
Understanding » What understanding is
Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
Wells » Supplied by springs
Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.