Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Folly » What is folly
He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
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Those who trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches -- none of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give God a ransom for him. For the redemption of their life is costly, no payment is ever enough, read more.
That he should live on forever, that he should not see corruption. For he sees that wise men die; likewise the fool and the senseless perish, and leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is that their houses will endure forever, and their dwelling places to all generations. They name their lands after themselves. But man, despite his riches, doesn't endure. He is like the animals that perish. This is the destiny of those who are foolish, and of those who approve their sayings. Selah.
That he should live on forever, that he should not see corruption. For he sees that wise men die; likewise the fool and the senseless perish, and leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is that their houses will endure forever, and their dwelling places to all generations. They name their lands after themselves. But man, despite his riches, doesn't endure. He is like the animals that perish. This is the destiny of those who are foolish, and of those who approve their sayings. Selah.
The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
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Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
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Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
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Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
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Instruction » The instruction of fools
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
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Life » What is life
Take firm hold of instruction. Don't let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.
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It is the spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and are life. But there are some of you who don't believe." For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who didn't believe, and who it was who would betray him.
For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
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The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
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Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.
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For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
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Moses made an end of speaking all these words to all Israel; He said to them, "Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you this day, which you shall command your children to observe to do, [even] all the words of this law. For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life, and through this thing you shall prolong your days in the land, where you go over the Jordan to possess it."
The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
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A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
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Living waters » What is a fountain of life
The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
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Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
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The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
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The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
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Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
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One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
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Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
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Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.
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He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
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A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
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The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
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Daniel answered, Blessed be the name of God forever and ever; for wisdom and might are his. He changes the times and the seasons; he removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding;
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
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Doesn't wisdom cry out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice? On the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands. Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entry doors, she cries aloud: read more.
"To you men, I call! I send my voice to the sons of mankind. You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart. Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things. For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them. They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.
"To you men, I call! I send my voice to the sons of mankind. You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart. Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things. For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them. They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.
Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
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Understanding » What understanding is
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
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Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
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Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
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Wells » Supplied by springs
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
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