Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
ears » Should » Seek knowledge
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » The hearing ear
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
Sacrifice and meal offering You do not desire, nor do You delight in them;
You have opened my ears and given me the capacity to hear [and obey Your word];
Burnt offerings and sin offerings You do not require.
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
The hearing ear and the seeing eye,
The [omnipotent] Lord has made both of them.
Hearing » The ear of the wise
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Heart » The heart of the prudent
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Knowledge » Desire for
So give Your servant an understanding mind and a hearing heart [with which] to judge Your people, so that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge and rule this great people of Yours?”
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it,
But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
Teach me good judgment (discernment) and knowledge,
For I have believed and trusted and relied on Your commandments.
Knowledge » Who seeks knowledge
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it,
But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.
Knowledge » Who gets knowledge
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise;
But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Prudence » The prudent
The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge,
But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see].
A prudent and far-sighted person sees the evil [of sin] and hides himself [from it],
But the naive continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].
A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it,
But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].
House and wealth are the inheritance from fathers,
But a wise, understanding, and sensible wife is [a gift and blessing] from the Lord.
Prudence » Teachableness
A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Prudence » They who have » Get knowledge
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.