Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Boasting » Boasting, the folly of
For the wicked boasts and sings the praises of his heart’s desire,
And the greedy man curses and spurns [and even despises] the Lord.
Even of those who trust in and lean on their wealth and boast of the abundance of their riches? None of them can by any means redeem [either himself or] his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him -- "
The lovingkindness of God endures all day long.
“It is [almost] worthless, it is [almost] worthless,” says the buyer [as he negotiates the price];
But when he goes his way, then he boasts [about his bargain].
Like clouds and wind without rain
Is a man who boasts falsely of gifts [he does not give].
For you do not know what a day may bring.
In the same sense, the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things.
See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark!
See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark!
But as it is, you boast [vainly] in your pretension and arrogance. All such boasting is evil.
Boasting » What not to boast of
For you do not know what a day may bring.
Come now, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a city and spend a year there and carry on our business and make money. Yet you do not know [the least thing] about what may happen tomorrow. What is the nature of your life? You are [really] but a wisp of vapor (a puff of smoke, a mist) that is visible for a little while and then disappears [into thin air]. You ought instead to say, If the Lord is willing, we shall live and we shall do this or that [thing]. read more.
But as it is, you boast [falsely] in your presumption and your self-conceit. All such boasting is wrong.
But as it is, you boast [falsely] in your presumption and your self-conceit. All such boasting is wrong.
Presuming upon time » Boasting of the future
For you do not know what a day may bring.
Presumption » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Boasting of the future
For you do not know what a day may bring.
Procrastination » Motives for avoiding » The uncertainty of life
For you do not know what a day may bring.
Seven » Uncertainties » the future
For you do not know what a day may bring.
Time » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Boasting of the future
For you do not know what a day may bring.
seven Uncertainties » the future
For you do not know what a day may bring.