Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Diligence » The diligent
Lazy hands bring poverty, but hard-working hands lead to wealth.
The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing, but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.
The diligent will take control, but the lazy will be put to forced labor.
Plans of the persistent surely lead to productivity, but all who are hasty will surely become poor.
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.
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.
Rashness » Warnings against
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.
Don't be impulsive with your mouth nor be in a hurry to talk in God's presence. Since God is in heaven and you're on earth, keep your speech short.
Furthermore, it isn't good to be ignorant, and whoever rushes into things misses the mark.
Thoughts » Wise » Wise
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is fair, whatever is pure, whatever is acceptable, whatever is commendable, if there is anything of excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy keep thinking about these things.
I examined my lifestyle and set my feet in the direction of your decrees.
The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Plans of the persistent surely lead to productivity, but all who are hasty will surely become poor.
For by the grace given to me I ask every one of you not to think of yourself more highly than you should think, rather to think of yourself with sober judgment on the measure of faith that God has assigned each of you.
Wise » Choice, examples of » Thoughts
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is fair, whatever is pure, whatever is acceptable, whatever is commendable, if there is anything of excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy keep thinking about these things.
I examined my lifestyle and set my feet in the direction of your decrees.
The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Plans of the persistent surely lead to productivity, but all who are hasty will surely become poor.
For by the grace given to me I ask every one of you not to think of yourself more highly than you should think, rather to think of yourself with sober judgment on the measure of faith that God has assigned each of you.