Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible




The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true, they are righteous altogether.
Verse ConceptsOrdinancesReverence, And BlessingReverence To GodEternal TruthClean ObjectsGod's Word Is RighteousThe Fear Of The LordGod's Word Is TrueScripture, Inerrancy Of


Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and trouble with it.
Verse ConceptsModerationProverbsRestlessnessFear Of God, Results OfLittle FoodTreasure In HeavenThe Fear Of The LordAnxiety And FearFearing GodBeing Contentproblems






By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart,
And by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.
Verse ConceptsRespect, For God's CharacterReverence, And ObedienceSin, Deliverance From GodSin, Avoidance OfFear Of The LordReverence To God


The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;
A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord;
His praise endures forever.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfPraiseEducation, Elements OfBeginningIntelligenceKnowledge Of Good And EvilReverence, And BlessingUnderstandingWisdom, Human NatureFear Of The LordReverence To GodBeginning Of WisdomEternal PraiseGod Giving UnderstandingPraise To God Is FittingGod Gives WisdomThe Fear Of The LordFearing God


The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.
Verse ConceptsEducation, Elements OfChildren, responsibilities to GodDiscernment, Source OfBeginningIntelligenceFearReverence, And BlessingUnderstandingWisdom, Human NatureAttitudes Of RespectBeginning Of WisdomGod Gives WisdomThe Fear Of The Lorda new beginningRespectEducationFearing GodAcknowledging GodNew BeginningsBeing ScaredKnowing GodGraduationshunningwisereverence


The [reverent] fear of the Lord [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
Verse ConceptsDeath, Of UnbelieversAge, Span Of LifeLengthLife, HumanLength Of LifeReverence, And BlessingLongevityPunishment Of the WickedFear Of God, Results OfHow To Live LongThe Fear Of The LordDeath Of The WickedAssisted SuicideFearing GodLife Purpose

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In the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children shall always have a place of refuge. Reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death.


The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high; He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). And there shall be stability in your times, an abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the reverent fear and worship of the Lord is your treasure and His.




He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Verse ConceptsPursuing GoodSecrets To SuccessSource Of HonourFinding LoveBlessings And Prosperitydevotiongraciousnesshonour

but glory and honor and inner peace [will be given] to everyone who habitually does good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Verse ConceptsFavouritismTo The Jew FirstDoing GoodGod Bestowing GloryThe Gospel To Jew And Gentile


Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline,
But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.
Verse ConceptsBad CounselPoverty, Causes OfReproofAdmonition, RecievingBecoming PoorReproving PeopleShame Of Bad ConductSource Of HonourDiscipline Childcriticism



“Prize wisdom [and exalt her], and she will exalt you;
She will honor you if you embrace her.
Verse ConceptsSource Of Honourhonour





It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly
Than to divide the spoil with the proud (haughty, arrogant).
Verse ConceptsHumilityMeeknessPoverty, SpiritualCharacter Of SaintsBe Humble!PrideBeing HumbleHumility And Pridehumbleness



I tell you, this man went to his home justified [forgiven of the guilt of sin and placed in right standing with God] rather than the other man; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself [forsaking self-righteous pride] will be exalted.” Verse ConceptsHumilityPromotionIndividuals going homeHumbling Oneself