Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible






"Should an abundance of words go unanswered, or {a man full of talk} be vindicated? Verse ConceptsWorldly WisdomVain TalkToo Many Words

Should he argue in talk [that] is not profitable or [in] words with which he cannot do good? Verse ConceptsVain TalkUseless Words



He begins by saying what is foolish and ends by uttering what is wicked delusion. Verse ConceptsVain TalkBeginning And EndPeople Acting Madly

Therefore prophesy, and you must say, 'Thus says the Lord Yahweh: "{Because indeed} {when you were desolate}, then they crushed you from all around, so that you became a possession to the remainder of the nations, and you became {a byword and object of slander for the people}." Verse ConceptsVain TalkPressingFaintnessTaking PossessionUnder One's BreathFungossiping

But I tell you that every worthless word that they speak, people will give an account for it on the day of judgment! For by your words you will be vindicated, and by your words you will be condemned."

The lips of a fool will bring strife, and his mouth calls out for a flogging. The mouth of a fool [is] ruin to him, and his lips [are] a snare to his soul.


For with many dreams [come] vanities and numerous words. Therefore, fear God! Verse ConceptsBad DreamsDaydreamingMan's Conduct Towards GodMisleading DreamsPeople Being SilentFear God!

[Like] a thorn that goes up in the hand of a drunkard, so [is] a proverb in the mouth of fools. Verse ConceptsProverbsWise Proverbsdrunkards




The heart of him who understands will seek knowledge, but the faces of fools, they will feed on folly. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfStudyKnowledgeSeeking For Abstract ThingsValuing Knowledge

He who returns a word before he will hear, folly itself [belongs] to him as well as shame. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfCounselingAnsweringDo Not Be RashDiplomacyDecision Makinganswers

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Those who are wise lay up knowledge, but [to] the mouth of the fool, ruin draws near. Verse ConceptsBabblingSpeech, Power And Significance OfThriftTroubleDestructionValuing KnowledgeStoring Other Things

The lips of the wise will spread knowledge, but the heart of fools, not so. Verse ConceptsLipsIntellectual KnowledgeValuing Knowledge


[Like] legs that hang limp from a lame person, so [is] a proverb in the mouth of fools. Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfLamenessLegsProverbsWise Proverbs


{O that} you would keep completely silent, and [that] it would become wisdom for you. Verse ConceptsSilenceHow Silence Is WiseMan's Wisdom

[Is there] a limit to windy words? What provokes you that you answer? I myself also could talk as you, if {you were in my place}; I could join against you with words, and I could shake at you with my head.

"Who [is] this darkening counsel by words without knowledge? Verse ConceptsAdvice, Rejecting God's AdviceThose Who Were Ignorant

Do not answer a fool according to his folly lest you become like him--even you. Verse ConceptsSpeech, Power And Significance OfLike Bad PeopleAnsweringFoolsChanging Yourselfanswers

Do not slander a servant to his master, or else he will curse you and you will be guilty. Verse ConceptsInjuryServanthood, In SocietySlanderSlavescriticismgossipingaccusations

He begins by saying what is foolish and ends by uttering what is wicked delusion. The fool {talks too much}, for no one knows what will be. Who can tell anyone what will happen {in the future}?




"Should an abundance of words go unanswered, or {a man full of talk} be vindicated? Verse ConceptsWorldly WisdomVain TalkToo Many Words

Should he argue in talk [that] is not profitable or [in] words with which he cannot do good? Verse ConceptsVain TalkUseless Words



He begins by saying what is foolish and ends by uttering what is wicked delusion. Verse ConceptsVain TalkBeginning And EndPeople Acting Madly

Therefore prophesy, and you must say, 'Thus says the Lord Yahweh: "{Because indeed} {when you were desolate}, then they crushed you from all around, so that you became a possession to the remainder of the nations, and you became {a byword and object of slander for the people}." Verse ConceptsVain TalkPressingFaintnessTaking PossessionUnder One's BreathFungossiping

On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod [is] for the back of one who lacks {sense}. Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment







The wise man [wins] favor by the words of his mouth, but the fool is devoured by his own lips. He begins by saying what is foolish and ends by uttering what is wicked delusion. The fool {talks too much}, for no one knows what will be. Who can tell anyone what will happen {in the future}?

He who lacks {sense} belittles his neighbor, but a person of intelligence will remain silent. Verse ConceptsProverbsRidicule, Nature OfSilenceSpeech, Negative Aspects OfTongueHeartlessnessHow Silence Is WiseDespising PeopleBelittling



Those who are wise lay up knowledge, but [to] the mouth of the fool, ruin draws near. Verse ConceptsBabblingSpeech, Power And Significance OfThriftTroubleDestructionValuing KnowledgeStoring Other Things




"Should an abundance of words go unanswered, or {a man full of talk} be vindicated? Verse ConceptsWorldly WisdomVain TalkToo Many Words

Should he argue in talk [that] is not profitable or [in] words with which he cannot do good? Verse ConceptsVain TalkUseless Words



He begins by saying what is foolish and ends by uttering what is wicked delusion. Verse ConceptsVain TalkBeginning And EndPeople Acting Madly

Therefore prophesy, and you must say, 'Thus says the Lord Yahweh: "{Because indeed} {when you were desolate}, then they crushed you from all around, so that you became a possession to the remainder of the nations, and you became {a byword and object of slander for the people}." Verse ConceptsVain TalkPressingFaintnessTaking PossessionUnder One's BreathFungossiping