Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Perversion » The perverse
For his mouth of good sense, a man will be recommended, but he who is of perverse {mind} will be despised.
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He who walks in uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is devious [in] his ways displeases him.
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He who is crooked of heart will not find goodness, and he who is perverse, by his tongue he will fall into calamity.
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Whoever walks in integrity will walk securely, but whoever follows perversity, his ways will be made known.
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Better a poor person walking in integrity than one who is perverse {in his speech} and is a fool.
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Better [to be] poor and walking in one's integrity than to be crooked of ways when one [is] rich.
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Uprightness » With poverty, is better than sin with riches
Better [to be] poor and walking in one's integrity than to be crooked of ways when one [is] rich.
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Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Better is little with righteousness than great income with no justice.
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A {reputation} [is] to be chosen {rather than} great riches; {favor is better than silver and gold}.
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A good name [is] better than precious ointment, and the day of death [is better] than the day of one's birth.
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Better [is] little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure and trouble with it.
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[The] little belonging to the righteous [is] better than [the] wealth of many wicked.
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Better [to be] poor and walking in one's integrity than to be crooked of ways when one [is] rich.
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The fear of Yahweh [is] pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of Yahweh [are] true; they are righteous altogether, more desirable than gold, even much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, even honey [in the] comb.
You have dealt well with your servant, O Yahweh, according to your word. Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe your commands. Before I was afflicted, I was going astray, but now I heed your word. read more.
You [are] good and do good; teach me your statutes. [The] arrogant smear me with lies; I keep your precepts with [my] whole heart. Their heart [is] insensitive like fat; As for me, I take delight in your law. [It is] good for me that I was afflicted, so that I might learn your statutes. The law of your mouth [is] better to me than thousands of gold and silver [coins].
You [are] good and do good; teach me your statutes. [The] arrogant smear me with lies; I keep your precepts with [my] whole heart. Their heart [is] insensitive like fat; As for me, I take delight in your law. [It is] good for me that I was afflicted, so that I might learn your statutes. The law of your mouth [is] better to me than thousands of gold and silver [coins].
Take my teaching and not silver; may you choose knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than jewels, and all desires shall not compare with her. I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. read more.
The fear of Yahweh [is] hatred of evil, pride, and arrogance and an evil way. And I hate a mouth of perversity. {Advice and sound judgment} are mine; I am understanding, {strength is mine}. By me kings reign, and rulers decree righteousness. By me rulers rule, and nobles--all judges of righteousness. I love {those who love me}, and those who seek me diligently shall find me. Fortune and glory [are] with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even refined gold, and my yield than choice silver.
The fear of Yahweh [is] hatred of evil, pride, and arrogance and an evil way. And I hate a mouth of perversity. {Advice and sound judgment} are mine; I am understanding, {strength is mine}. By me kings reign, and rulers decree righteousness. By me rulers rule, and nobles--all judges of righteousness. I love {those who love me}, and those who seek me diligently shall find me. Fortune and glory [are] with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even refined gold, and my yield than choice silver.