Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found,
But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.
Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment


A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water,
But a man of understanding draws it out.
Verse ConceptsHeart, HumanHuman IntellectCounselingDrawing WaterHiding SinsDiscernmentrelaxationmotives


He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;
He who keeps understanding will find good.
Verse ConceptsProverbsWisdom, Human ImportanceBenefits Of WisdomLoving OneselfLoving YourselfFinding Love

A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none,
But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfMockeryRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodIntellectual KnowledgeValuing Knowledgemockers

The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfStudyKnowledgeSeeking For Abstract ThingsValuing Knowledge


Daniel said, "Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, For wisdom and power belong to Him. "It is He who changes the times and the epochs; He removes kings and establishes kings; He gives wisdom to wise men And knowledge to men of understanding.

By the transgression of a land many are its princes,
But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
Verse Conceptsethics, socialGovernmentCivic RighteousnessRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceUnsuitable Rulerebellionapostasy

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Does not wisdom call, And understanding lift up her voice? On top of the heights beside the way, Where the paths meet, she takes her stand; Beside the gates, at the opening to the city, At the entrance of the doors, she cries out: read more.
"To you, O men, I call, And my voice is to the sons of men. "O naive ones, understand prudence; And, O fools, understand wisdom. "Listen, for I will speak noble things; And the opening of my lips will reveal right things. "For my mouth will utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. "All the utterances of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverted in them. "They are all straightforward to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge.

Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding,
But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Verse ConceptsFar From HereIn FrontDiscernmentFocusFoolsDirection

So I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” But the wisdom of the poor man is despised and his words are not heeded. Verse ConceptsLimitations Of StrengthBenefits Of WisdomPoor PeopleFamily StrengthSaving Moneystrengh

If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of giving success. Verse ConceptsAxesSharpeningBenefits Of WisdomSuccess Through GodSuccess And Hard Workenergy

Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding,
But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Verse ConceptsFar From HereIn FrontDiscernmentFocusFoolsDirection

The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom;
And with all your acquiring, get understanding.
Verse ConceptsMoney, Attitudes ToWisdom, Human ImportanceTeaching WisdomBeginning Of WisdomAcquiring WisdomEducationpossessionswise

"For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her. "I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And I find knowledge and discretion. "The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverted mouth, I hate. read more.
"Counsel is mine and sound wisdom; I am understanding, power is mine.

Wisdom is too exalted for a fool,
He does not open his mouth in the gate.
Verse ConceptsBusiness At The GatewayPeople Being SilentWisdom And Guidance

Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an advantage to those who see the sun. For wisdom is protection just as money is protection, But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors.