Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Silence » Value of » General references to
He that is void of understanding despises his neighbour, but the intelligent man remains silent.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of rebellion, but he that refrains his lips is wise.
So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word unto him; for they saw that his grief was very great.
Even a fool, when he is silent is counted wise, and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Jod He shall sit alone and keep silence because he has borne it upon him.
Speech/communication » Those that keep their tongue
In the multitude of words there is no lack of rebellion, but he that refrains his lips is wise.
He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens his lips often shall have calamity.
Whosoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
Even a fool, when he is silent is counted wise, and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Understanding » Who understands
He that is slow to wrath is of great intelligence, but he that is short of spirit exalts folly.
He that refuses chastening despises his own soul, but he that hears reproof has an understanding heart.
Resh The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; Schin A good understanding have all those that do his will; Tau His praise endures for ever.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will become prudent, and reproving one that has understanding, he will understand knowledge.
My son, if thou wilt receive my words and hide my commandments within thee so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom and apply thine heart to intelligence, yea, if thou criest for understanding and givest thy voice unto intelligence, read more.
if thou seekest her as silver and searchest for her as for hid treasures, then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; out of his mouth comes knowledge and intelligence. He keeps the person of the upright; he is a buckler to those that walk perfectly, keeping the paths of judgment and the way of his merciful ones. Then shalt thou understand righteousness and judgment and equity, yea, every good path.
if thou seekest her as silver and searchest for her as for hid treasures, then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; out of his mouth comes knowledge and intelligence. He keeps the person of the upright; he is a buckler to those that walk perfectly, keeping the paths of judgment and the way of his merciful ones. Then shalt thou understand righteousness and judgment and equity, yea, every good path.
Evil men do not understand judgment, but those that seek the LORD understand all things.
Even a fool, when he is silent is counted wise, and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Many shall be purified and made white and purged, but the wicked shall get worse; and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand.
LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in the heavens. Thy truth is from generation to generation; thou hast established the earth, and it perseveres. They persevere unto this day by thy ordinance; for they are all thy slaves. read more.
Unless thy law had been my delight, I should have perished in my affliction. I will never forget thy precepts; for with them thou hast caused me to live. I am thine, keep me; for I have sought thy precepts. The wicked have waited for me to destroy me, but I will consider thy testimonies. I have seen an end of all perfection, but thy commandment is exceeding broad. MEM. O how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies, for they are eternal unto me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for thy testimonies have been my meditation. I understand more than the elders because I keep thy precepts.
Unless thy law had been my delight, I should have perished in my affliction. I will never forget thy precepts; for with them thou hast caused me to live. I am thine, keep me; for I have sought thy precepts. The wicked have waited for me to destroy me, but I will consider thy testimonies. I have seen an end of all perfection, but thy commandment is exceeding broad. MEM. O how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies, for they are eternal unto me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for thy testimonies have been my meditation. I understand more than the elders because I keep thy precepts.
Wisdom » Who is wise
The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, but he that hears counsel is wise.
Pride shall certainly give birth to contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
He that gathers in summer is a wise son, but he that sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.
For I think that God has set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death; for we are made a spectacle unto the world and to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are prudent in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.
Wisdom shall rest in the heart of him that is sane and is made known in the midst of the fools.
When pride comes, then comes shame, but with the humble is wisdom.
Even a fool, when he is silent is counted wise, and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.