Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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As dead flies cause the perfumer's ointment to stink, so also does a little foolishness to one's reputation of wisdom and honor.
The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.
A dog that returns to its vomit is like a fool who reverts to his folly.
This is the fate of those who are foolish and of those who correct their words after they speak. Interlude
A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
I concluded that wisdom is more useful than foolishness, just as light is more useful than darkness.
Folly » What is folly
Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
those who put confidence in their wealth and boast about their great riches? No man can redeem the life of another, nor can he give to God a sufficient payment for him for it would cost too much to redeem his life, and the payments would go on forever read more.
that he should go on living and not see corruption. Indeed, he will see wise people die; the stupid and the senseless will meet their doom and leave their wealth to others. Their inner thoughts are on their homes forever; their dwellings from generation to generation. They even name their lands after themselves. But humanity cannot last, despite its conceit; it will pass away just like the animals. This is the fate of those who are foolish and of those who correct their words after they speak. Interlude
that he should go on living and not see corruption. Indeed, he will see wise people die; the stupid and the senseless will meet their doom and leave their wealth to others. Their inner thoughts are on their homes forever; their dwellings from generation to generation. They even name their lands after themselves. But humanity cannot last, despite its conceit; it will pass away just like the animals. This is the fate of those who are foolish and of those who correct their words after they speak. Interlude
The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the stupidity of fools is just that stupidity!
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Haste » Those that are hasty
Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.
The faithful man will prosper with blessings, but whoever is in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.
Plans of the persistent surely lead to productivity, but all who are hasty will surely become poor.
Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
Furthermore, it isn't good to be ignorant, and whoever rushes into things misses the mark.
Shame » What is shame
Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
Speaking » Folly in
I tell you, on Judgment Day people will give an account for every thoughtless word they have uttered, because by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."
A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting. A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.
Too many worries lead to nightmares, and a fool is known from talking too much.
In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, it is more important to fear God.
The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself.
Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.
Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.
The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.
Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near.
What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.
Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving.
What a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
Will windy words like yours never end? What is upsetting you that you keep on arguing? "I could also talk like you if only you were in my place! Then I would put together an argument against you. I would shake my head at you
Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him.
Don't lie about a servant to his master, or that servant will curse you and you will pay for it.
He begins his speech with foolishness, and concludes it with evil madness. The fool overflows with words, and no one can predict what will happen. As to what will happen after him, who can explain it?