Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Silence » Value of » General references to
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but the discerning man controls his comments.
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
and sat with Job on the ground for a full week without saying a word, since they could see the great extent of his anguish.
I was as silent as a mute person; I said nothing, not even something good, and my distress deepened.
Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.
He is to sit apart and remain silent, because the LORD has laid it upon him.
Speech/communication » Those that keep their tongue
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.
Whoever watches his mouth and tongue keeps himself from trouble.
Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.
Understanding » Who understands
Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.
Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever.
If you scourge a scoffer, the simple person may learn to be discreet; rebuke a discerning man and he will gain understanding.
My son, if you accept my words, and treasure my instructions making your ear attentive to wisdom, and turning your heart to understanding if, indeed, you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, read more.
if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and learn to know God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright and is a shield to those who walk in integrity guarding the paths of the just and protecting the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand what is right, just, and upright every good path.
if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and learn to know God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright and is a shield to those who walk in integrity guarding the paths of the just and protecting the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand what is right, just, and upright every good path.
Evil men don't understand justice, but whoever seeks the LORD understands it all.
Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.
Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined, though the wicked will continue to act wickedly, and none of the wicked will understand. Nevertheless, the insightful will understand.
Your word is forever, LORD; it is firmly established in heaven. Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation. You established the earth, and it stands firm. To this day they stand by means of your rulings, for all things serve you. read more.
Had your instruction not been my pleasure, I would have died in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for you have revived me with them. I am yours, so save me, since I have sought your precepts. The wicked lay in wait to destroy me, while I ponder your decrees. I have observed that all things have their limit, but your commandment is very broad. Mem How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation. Your commands make me wiser than my adversaries, since they are always with me. I am more insightful than my teachers, because your decrees are my meditations. I have more common sense than the elders, for I observe your precepts.
Had your instruction not been my pleasure, I would have died in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for you have revived me with them. I am yours, so save me, since I have sought your precepts. The wicked lay in wait to destroy me, while I ponder your decrees. I have observed that all things have their limit, but your commandment is very broad. Mem How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation. Your commands make me wiser than my adversaries, since they are always with me. I am more insightful than my teachers, because your decrees are my meditations. I have more common sense than the elders, for I observe your precepts.
Wisdom » Who is wise
The lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion, but wise is the man who listens to advice.
Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.
Whoever harvests during summer acts wisely, but the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.
For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display in last place, like men condemned to death. We have become a spectacle for the world, for angels, and for people to stare at. We are fools for the Messiah's sake, but you are wise in the Messiah. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.
When pride appears, disgrace accompanies it, but humility is present with wisdom.
Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.