Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out. Verse ConceptsHeart, HumanHuman IntellectCounselingDrawing WaterHiding SinsDiscernmentrelaxationmotives

Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined. Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment

The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent. Verse ConceptsProverbsRidicule, Nature OfSilenceSpeech, Negative Aspects OfTongueHeartlessnessHow Silence Is WiseDespising PeopleBelittling

Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out. Verse ConceptsHeart, HumanHuman IntellectCounselingDrawing WaterHiding SinsDiscernmentrelaxationmotives


The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper. Verse ConceptsProverbsWisdom, Human ImportanceBenefits Of WisdomLoving OneselfLoving YourselfFinding Love

The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none, but understanding is easy for a discerning person. Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfMockeryRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodIntellectual KnowledgeValuing Knowledgemockers

The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfStudyKnowledgeSeeking For Abstract ThingsValuing Knowledge


saying, "Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him. He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;

When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained. Verse Conceptsethics, socialGovernmentCivic RighteousnessRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceUnsuitable Rulerebellionapostasy

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Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? At the top of the elevated places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she takes her stand; beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out: read more.
"To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind. You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment! Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right. For my mouth speaks truth, and my lips hate wickedness. All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked. All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.

Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth. Verse ConceptsFar From HereIn FrontDiscernmentFocusFoolsDirection

Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out. Verse ConceptsHeart, HumanHuman IntellectCounselingDrawing WaterHiding SinsDiscernmentrelaxationmotives