Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
And they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights; and none spoke a word to him; for they saw that his anguish was very great.
Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, and he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.
He sitteth solitary and keepeth silence, because he hath laid it upon him;
Speech/communication » Those that keep their tongue
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, and he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.
Understanding » Who understands
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do his precepts: his praise abideth for ever.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
My son, if thou receivest my words, and layest up my commandments with thee, so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom and thou apply thy heart to understanding; yea, if thou criest after discernment and liftest up thy voice to understanding; read more.
if thou seekest her as silver and searchest for her as for hidden treasures: then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, and find the knowledge of God. For Jehovah giveth wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to them that walk in integrity; guarding the paths of just judgment and keeping the way of his godly ones. Then shalt thou understand righteousness and judgment and equity: every good path.
if thou seekest her as silver and searchest for her as for hidden treasures: then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, and find the knowledge of God. For Jehovah giveth wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to them that walk in integrity; guarding the paths of just judgment and keeping the way of his godly ones. Then shalt thou understand righteousness and judgment and equity: every good path.
Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, and he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.
Many shall be purified, and be made white, and be refined; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
LAMED. For ever, O Jehovah, thy word is settled in the heavens. Thy faithfulness is from generation to generation: thou hast established the earth, and it standeth. By thine ordinances they stand this day; for all things are thy servants. read more.
Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction. I will never forget thy precepts; for by them thou hast quickened me. I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. The wicked have awaited me to destroy me; but I attend unto thy testimonies. I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceeding broad. MEM. Oh how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, because I have observed thy precepts.
Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction. I will never forget thy precepts; for by them thou hast quickened me. I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. The wicked have awaited me to destroy me; but I attend unto thy testimonies. I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceeding broad. MEM. Oh how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, because I have observed thy precepts.
Wisdom » Who is wise
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
By pride there only cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
For I think that God has set us the apostles for the last, as appointed to death. For we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye prudent in Christ: we weak, but ye strong: ye glorious, but we in dishonour.
Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent man; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.
When pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.
Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, and he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.