Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible



Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man with understanding keeps silent.

Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;
but a man of understanding draws it out.


The one who acquires good sense loves himself;
one who safeguards understanding finds success.

A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn’t find it,
but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.

A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.


and declared: May the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.

When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

Doesn't Wisdom call out? Doesn't Understanding make her voice heard? At the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads, she takes her stand. Beside the gates at the entry to the city, at the main entrance, she cries out: read more.
"People, I call out to you; my cry is to mankind. Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced; develop common sense, you who are foolish. Listen, for I speak of noble things, and what my lips say is right. For my mouth tells the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. All the words of my mouth are righteous; none of them are deceptive or perverse. All of them are clear to the perceptive, and right to those who discover knowledge.

Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,
but a fool’s eyes roam to the ends of the earth.


And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”

If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge,
then one must exert more strength;
however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.

Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,
but a fool’s eyes roam to the ends of the earth.


For wisdom is better than precious stones, and nothing desirable can compare with it. I, Wisdom, share a home with shrewdness and have knowledge and discretion. To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech. read more.
I possess good advice and competence; I have understanding and strength.

Wisdom is inaccessible to a fool;
he does not open his mouth at the gate.

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and an advantage to those who see the sun. For wisdom is protection as money is protection, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.