Thematic Bible
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Silence » Value of » General references to
He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
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Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
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And they took their seats on the earth by his side for seven days and seven nights: but no one said a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great.
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If only you would keep quiet, it would be a sign of wisdom!
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I made no sound, I said no word, even of good; and I was moved with sorrow.
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Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.
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Let him be seated by himself, saying nothing, because he has put it on him.
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Speech/communication » Those that keep their tongue
Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
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He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.
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He who keeps watch over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
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Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.
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Understanding » Who understands
He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.
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He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.
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The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.
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When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.
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My son, if you will take my words to your heart, storing up my laws in your mind; So that your ear gives attention to wisdom, and your heart is turned to knowledge; Truly, if you are crying out for good sense, and your request is for knowledge; read more.
If you are looking for her as for silver, and searching for her as for stored-up wealth; Then the fear of the Lord will be clear to you, and knowledge of God will be yours. For the Lord gives wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and reason: He has salvation stored up for the upright, he is a breastplate to those in whom there is no evil; He keeps watch on the ways which are right, and takes care of those who have the fear of him. Then you will have knowledge of righteousness and right acting, and upright behaviour, even of every good way.
If you are looking for her as for silver, and searching for her as for stored-up wealth; Then the fear of the Lord will be clear to you, and knowledge of God will be yours. For the Lord gives wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and reason: He has salvation stored up for the upright, he is a breastplate to those in whom there is no evil; He keeps watch on the ways which are right, and takes care of those who have the fear of him. Then you will have knowledge of righteousness and right acting, and upright behaviour, even of every good way.
Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.
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Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.
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Till a number are tested and make themselves clean; and the evil-doers will do evil; for not one of the evil-doers will have knowledge; but all will be made clear to those who are wise.
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For ever, O Lord, your word is fixed in heaven. Your faith is unchanging from generation to generation: you have put the earth in its place, and it is not moved. They are ruled this day by your decisions; for all things are your servants. read more.
If your law had not been my delight, my troubles would have put an end to me. I will ever keep your orders in mind; for in them I have life. I am yours, O be my saviour; for my desire has been for your rules. The sinners have been waiting for me to give me up to destruction; but I will give all my mind to your unchanging ward. I have seen that nothing on earth is complete; but your teaching is very wide. O what love I have for your law! I give thought to it all the day. Your teaching has made me wiser than my haters: for it is mine for ever. I have more knowledge than all my teachers, because I give thought to your unchanging word. I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.
If your law had not been my delight, my troubles would have put an end to me. I will ever keep your orders in mind; for in them I have life. I am yours, O be my saviour; for my desire has been for your rules. The sinners have been waiting for me to give me up to destruction; but I will give all my mind to your unchanging ward. I have seen that nothing on earth is complete; but your teaching is very wide. O what love I have for your law! I give thought to it all the day. Your teaching has made me wiser than my haters: for it is mine for ever. I have more knowledge than all my teachers, because I give thought to your unchanging word. I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.
Wisdom » Who is wise
The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.
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The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.
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He who in summer gets together his store is a son who does wisely; but he who takes his rest when the grain is being cut is a son causing shame.
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For it seems to me that God has put us the Apostles last of all, as men whose fate is death: for we are put on view to the world, and to angels, and to men. We are made to seem foolish for Christ, but you are wise in Christ; we are feeble, but you are strong; you have glory, but we have shame.
Wisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.
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When pride comes, there comes shame, but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.
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Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.
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