Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Destruction » What precedes destruction
Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
Heart » The heart of man
My flesh and my heart may fail,
But God is the rock and strength of my heart and my portion forever.
whenever our heart convicts us [in guilt]; for God is greater than our heart and He knows all things [nothing is hidden from Him because we are in His hands].
Verse Concepts
The Lord smelled the pleasing aroma [a soothing, satisfying scent] and the Lord said to Himself, “I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intent (strong inclination, desire) of man’s heart is wicked from his youth; and I will never again destroy every living thing, as I have done.
Verse Concepts
The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly perverse and corrupt and severely, mortally sick! Who can know it [perceive, understand, be acquainted with his own heart and mind]? I the Lord search the mind, I try the heart, even to give to every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
The Lord saw that the wickedness (depravity) of man was great on the earth, and that every imagination or intent of the thoughts of his heart were only evil continually.
Verse Concepts
This evil is in all that is done under the sun, that one fate comes to all. Also, the hearts of the sons of men are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live, and afterwards they go to the dead.
Verse Concepts
Because when they knew and recognized Him as God, they did not honor and glorify Him as God or give Him thanks. But instead they became futile and godless in their thinking [with vain imaginings, foolish reasoning, and stupid speculations] and their senseless minds were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools [professing to be smart, they made simpletons of themselves].
The foolishness of man undermines his way [ruining whatever he undertakes];
Then his heart is resentful and rages against the Lord [for, being a fool, he blames the Lord instead of himself].
A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life],
But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.
Heart » The unregenerate » Is proud
Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will silence;
The one who has a haughty look and a proud (arrogant) heart I will not tolerate.
You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has lifted you up [in pride]. Enjoy your glory but stay at home; for why should you plunge into misery so that you, even you, would fall [at my hand], and Judah with you?”
Verse Concepts
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
“As for Your terror,
The pride and arrogance of your heart have deceived you,
O you who live in the clefts of the rock (Sela also called
Who hold and occupy the height of the hill.
Though you make your nest as high as the eagle’s,
I will bring you down from there,” says the Lord.
You say, ‘See, I have struck down and defeated Edom.’ Your heart lifts you up to boast [about your victory]. Now stay at home; why should you meddle and court disaster so that you, even you, will fall and Judah with you?”
Verse Concepts
An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.
“We have heard of the [giddy] pride of Moab, the extremely proud one—
His haughtiness, his arrogance, his conceit, and his self-exaltation.
character of the unrenewed Heart » Haughty
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
“We have heard of the [giddy] pride of Moab, the extremely proud one—
His haughtiness, his arrogance, his conceit, and his self-exaltation.
Honor » What is before honor
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence];
And before honor comes humility.
Humility » What humility precedes
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence];
And before honor comes humility.
Man » The heart of man
My flesh and my heart may fail,
But God is the rock and strength of my heart and my portion forever.
whenever our heart convicts us [in guilt]; for God is greater than our heart and He knows all things [nothing is hidden from Him because we are in His hands].
Verse Concepts
The Lord smelled the pleasing aroma [a soothing, satisfying scent] and the Lord said to Himself, “I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intent (strong inclination, desire) of man’s heart is wicked from his youth; and I will never again destroy every living thing, as I have done.
Verse Concepts
The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly perverse and corrupt and severely, mortally sick! Who can know it [perceive, understand, be acquainted with his own heart and mind]? I the Lord search the mind, I try the heart, even to give to every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
The Lord saw that the wickedness (depravity) of man was great on the earth, and that every imagination or intent of the thoughts of his heart were only evil continually.
Verse Concepts
Because when they knew and recognized Him as God, they did not honor and glorify Him as God or give Him thanks. But instead they became futile and godless in their thinking [with vain imaginings, foolish reasoning, and stupid speculations] and their senseless minds were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools [professing to be smart, they made simpletons of themselves].
The foolishness of man undermines his way [ruining whatever he undertakes];
Then his heart is resentful and rages against the Lord [for, being a fool, he blames the Lord instead of himself].
A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life],
But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.
Pride » Is followed by » Destruction
Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
Pride/arrogance » What follows pride
Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.