Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
So 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 grief was very great.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
Let him sit alone and keep silence when he is disciplining him.
Speech/communication » Those that keep their tongue
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
Understanding » Who understands
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you; So as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding; read more.
If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures: then you will understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity; that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his holy ones. Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.
If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures: then you will understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity; that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his holy ones. Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.
Evil men do not understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
Many shall be purified, cleansed and refined; but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand.
LAMED. LORD, your word is settled in heaven forever. Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains. Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you. read more.
Unless your Law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me. I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts. The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes. I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless. MEM. How I love your Law. It is my meditation all day. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.
Unless your Law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me. I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts. The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes. I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless. MEM. How I love your Law. It is my meditation all day. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.
Wisdom » Who is wise
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
For, I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last of all, like men sentenced to death. For we are made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.