Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise.
So they sat down with him upon 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 holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
He sitteth alone, and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.
Speech/communication » Those that keep their tongue
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise.
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Understanding » Who understands
He that is slow to wrath 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 understanding.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thy ear to wisdom, and apply thy heart to understanding; Yes, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 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 giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; and 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 giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; and every good path.
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. Thy faithfulness is to all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. They continue this day according to thy ordinances: for all are thy servants. read more.
Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in my affliction. I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast revived me. I am thine, save 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 my 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 ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in my affliction. I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast revived me. I am thine, save 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 my 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 ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
Wisdom » Who is wise
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well-advised is wisdom.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honorable, but we are despised.
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.